Experience Cornwall’s china clay heritage from a completely different perspective this Easter. Read more
An intriguing exhibition is currently on display at Wheal Martyn Clay Works - ‘The Beautifully Mundane’ - which depicts the beauty of everyday life in Cornwall. Read more
What will the future hold for our natural spaces if climate change continues unchecked? A team of four young people from our Home Education Group recently produced an exhibition of their work to challenge our ideas on these questions. Read more
A new activity programme begins at Wheal Martyn this February half term, including a variety of creative, drop-in, nature-based activities. Families can explore the museum’s current exhibition, extensive woodlands and cosy café. Read more
Local schools join Wheal Martyn Clay Works on their quest to find a bright future. Read more
Wheal Martyn’s Education Officer, Gemma Martin, has secured a grant for £3000 for The Wild Escape project, which is made possible by lead support from Arts Council England’s National Lottery Project Grants, with additional support from Art Fund. Read more
Artists in Cornwall have come together to create work for a new exhibition, ‘Rooted’, now on display at Wheal Martyn Clay Works. Read more
On Thursday 20th October the living legacy of metal and china clay mining in the Luxulyan and Charlestown area of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site was celebrated as the outcomes of a multi-year interpretation project were highlighted at a launch at Wheal Martyn Clay Works. Read more
Residents and visitors are being encouraged to step back in time and celebrate the heritage of one of Cornwall’s mining heartlands. Read more
The nationally important archive of Cornwall’s china clay history has been further preserved for future generations at Wheal Martyn. Read more
Wheal Martyn has won a £1,000 Movement for Good Award from Benefact Group thanks to nominations from the public. Read more
From 1 August, families will be able to enjoy our jam-packed new summer programme, including a variety of creative drop-in and self-led activities suitable for the whole family on selected dates throughout the month. Read more
A fascinating exhibition telling the story of the shifting market for ceramics in 1930s Britain is coming to Wheal Martyn this summer. Read more
We've released a virtual tour and new drone footage enabling more people to explore our beautiful historic site, museum galleries and collection. Read more
We've successfully completed a project to restore two unique historic artefacts, thanks to funding from the Association of Independent Museums and the determination and hard work of a small group of volunteers. Read more
We warmly invite everyone to a relaxed day, exploring the new sensory experiences that have been created as part of the new ‘More Than Words’ project. Join us for the free launch event on Saturday 19 March, 10am - 4pm. Everyone is welcome. Read more
Explore your local heritage at Wheal Martyn this February half term with our exciting new activities programme, inspiring exhibitions and beautiful outdoor grounds. Read more
Jane Pugh is the 'Writers of the Clay' writer-in-residence at Wheal Martyn this February. Read more
'Owdyado Theatre (Associate Artists at Hall for Cornwall) are back at Wheal Martyn by popular demand, for one night only on Thursday 28 October. Read more
As part of an exciting new partnership with Literature Works, we'll be hosting a writer-in-residence at Wheal Martyn in February 2022 to celebrate the ‘Writers of the Clay’. Read more
Two new exhibitions of local photography and poetry take centre stage at Wheal Martyn this autumn. Read more
Wheal Martyn Clay Works - the UK’s only china clay mining museum - will be opening its doors for free on Saturday 18th September as part of this year’s Heritage Open Days. Read more
You may not have heard of kaolin - but you will almost have certainly interacted with it at some point today. Read more
There are just a few days left for visitors to see an exciting exhibition by contemporary artist Kurt Jackson at Wheal Martyn. Read more