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St Austell. Cornwall, PL26 8XG Read more

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We want everyone to feel welcome at Wheal Martyn. If you have access requirements, this information should help you to make the most of your visit. Read more

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Latest

Nature’s Return

With spring just beginning to poke its head out from beneath winter’s chill and colour starting to return to the world, we decided to dive into the topic of how both colour and new life returned to Clay Country after centuries of industrial development.
Webinar: What will your museum visit be like in the future?

As part of British Science Week, we are hosting a webinar presented by Katharine Willis, Professor of Smart Cities and Communities, School of Art, Design and Architecture, University of Plymouth.
Meet our new Trainee Curator, Alexander

A blog by our new Trainee Curator, Alexander
Welcome to our new Citizen Curators

Welcome to our 2021 cohort of Citizen Curators at Wheal Martyn! Andy, Penny, Eilish, Richard, Pippa and Joana have joined us on a digital programme (in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines), and will be researching the people of the industry.

New Engagement Officer Appointed

We are pleased to announce that Sian Powell has been appointed as Engagement Officer for Wheal Martyn, following her internship as Trainee Curator.
We are currently closed

We are currently closed according to current Coronavirus restrictions.
Our Proud Roots - a family exploration of our proud roots

Proudly celebrating our local landscape, environment and people, Our Proud Roots is a chance to explore and reflect on what makes our place and community special, as seen through fresh eyes and with a new perspective in our changed world. This is a chance to re-discover nature and the wonderful effects it has on our body and soul!
Buy a ticket - timed slots

Pre-book a timed slot to visit Wheal Martyn.
Welcoming our community and visitors back

Since reopening on the 5 July, we have enjoyed welcoming back lots of familiar faces as well as some new visitors.
Meet our new Trainee Curator, Alexander

A blog by our new Trainee Curator, Alexander
Nature’s Return

With spring just beginning to poke its head out from beneath winter’s chill and colour starting to return to the world, we decided to dive into the topic of how both colour and new life returned to Clay Country after centuries of industrial development.
A perspective on Wheal Martyn, by a volunteer

I like to think that in some small way we volunteers – whatever task we do - are making a contribution to the preservation of the industry history in general and Wheal Martyn (something once commonplace but now virtually unique) in particular. Not just for the benefit of future generations but also so that it will not be lost. So future Cornwall explorers can be as astounded as I was.
Wheal Martyn receives £49,800 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund

We have received £49,800 in National Lottery support to help address the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on heritage.
Wheal Martyn Clay Works wins award for wellbeing in Cornwall Heritage Awards

We are delighted to have won the ‘Wellbeing’ award for larger museums in the 2020 Cornwall Heritage Awards, hosted virtually by Cornwall Museums Partnership in October.