'Our Fading Heritage' exhibition is an exciting collaboration of mixed media works by contemporary artists Jemma Gunning and Andy Faulkner, focusing on abandoned historic buildings and quarry sites and how they have shaped our landscape. On display until 21 April 2024. Read more
A discounted pass is available for Cornwall Residents. Get unlimited entry to Wheal Martyn for 12 months at a discounted annual admission rate. Available to buy until 31 March 2024. Read more
Wheal Martyn is open 10am until 4pm daily. Read more
Pay once and get free entry all year! Read more
DISCOVER CORNWALL'S SECRETat the UK's only china clay mining museum
A discounted pass is available for Cornwall Residents. Get unlimited entry to Wheal Martyn for 12 months at a discounted annual admission rate. Available to buy until 31 March 2024.
Please consider making a donation to Wheal Martyn. Your donation will go where it is most needed; for example, preserving our collections or the Victorian clay works, providing educational opportunities or developing community activities such as our Memory Cafe.
Step behind the scenes of our china clay museum to join the team before we open to the public!
Follow Hettie the hedgehog’s trail as she wakes from hibernation this spring. On until Sunday 28 April. Read more
Get creative and make, paint or draw your favourite animals this half term, inspired by your visit. On until Friday 12 April. Running weekdays only. Read more
A dance/heritage networking event exploring how we can use dance in museums to support greater understanding of nature, natural sites and heritage Read more
Wheal Martyn Clay Works has been awarded funding by the Royal Society to engage communities with local science stories. Read more
Discover the fascinating history behind the man that transformed Charlestown, his importance to the china clay industry and the scandal that befell him at a new exhibition at Wheal Martyn Clay Works. Read more
Our volunteer, Di, has been recognised for her Cornish language skills by being made a Cornish bard! Read more