|Great little art gallery and museum situated in Penlee Park. The highlight for us were the painting by the Newlyn School. Perhaps the best known, 'The Rain it Raineth Every Day' was kept locked away by the Penzance council as they thought it may have an adverse effect on tourism. Also an interesting museum on the first floor and the little café is excellent.

Thoroughly enjoyed our visit here. Very well thought out and particularly enjoyed the Newlyn artists. Full of lots of interesting things and surrounded by lovely gardens and leading on to the park. Lovely café too. Would definitely recommend a visit!

This excellent art gallery and museum, housed in a cool, whitewashed Georgian villa, is set amongst pretty, subtropical gardens in a rather elegant part of residential Penzance, but not more than a couple of hundred yards from the bustling centre. To use a cliché, it is an oasis of calm that I would gladly visit just to spend a few quiet minutes chilling in the attractive, airy café. However, there's a lot more to it than that. How excited you are by the paintings and drawings exhibited in the cool chambers of the gallery will, of course, depend upon your taste in art. However, the vast majority of exhibits appealed to all members of my family, which can't be said of many collections. The evocative realism of the Newlyn School and other comparable artists certainly impressed me. Even if it's not to your taste, I think you'd have to be impressed by the skill and attention to detail involved. Many of the scenes depicted were taken from local towns, villages and countryside. There's a significant smattering of more impressionistic or even abstract work as well. The upper floor also houses various historical artefacts associated with the area, which were interesting and fun to peruse. There is a gift shop selling tasteful souvenirs and other items relating to the collection. A delightful place to visit and a good contrast to other attractions on offer in this area.

We really enjoyed our visit, there is a great exhibition of Cornish art on at the moment,and the gallery of Newlyn artists is wonderful. We also spent time in the museum, shop and cafe where we had some delicious and freshly prepared lunch. There is easy parking nearby (£2.50 all day) and you are right in the middle of Penzance for the rest of your day. We will be back next year.

Went along to view the art collection of my old English teacher. Sorry Mr. B your taste in art is not mine. Never mind the rest of the exhibitions were suburb. Also a wonderful array of artefacts in the museum section. We are lucky to have such a place nearby. Recommended for young and old alike. A great deal can be learnt here.