New exhibition on display from 22 October - 20 December Read more
What will the future hold for our beautiful natural spaces if climate change continues unchecked? A team of four young people from our Home Education Group have produced an exhibition of their work to challenge our ideas on these questions. On display until Christmas. Read more
Explore Wheal Martyn’s historic grounds and woodland trails to spot our woodland crafted reindeer, and inside, discover and vote for the best dressed Community Christmas Tree. Until 23 December. Read more
Treat yourself to a delicious full Cornish breakfast at Wheal Martyn with some of the characters from the china clay industry and then enjoy a guided tour of our historic china clay works. Read more
Join us at Wheal Martyn to make your own hand-made willow wreath decorated with foliage from the historic museum grounds. Read more
A day filled with Festive Family Fun and a chance to meet Father Christmas! Bring your dogs as reindeer and children as elves. Join the activities, explore the museum and woodland trails, all for a discounted entry to celebrate the festive season. Read more
Our regular Memory Cafe offers a place to chat over a cuppa and take part in creative activities. Read more
Join Kesvarner, a local shanty group, for a Christmas and shanty sing-along at Wheal Martyn, our shop and café will be open from 6.00pm to 8.00pm for a chance to do some Christmas shopping. Read more