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
Our welcome desk is looking smart with our latest addition… a new model to explain the journey of clay from pit to pan kiln! Read more
A new consortium will bring together the buildings, collections and stories embodied by seven diverse Cornish museums to drive creativity, collaboration and cultural awareness for residents and visitors alike. Funded by Arts Council England, mc7 is an innovative three-year project to develop a dynamic new model of collective working and programming for these museums. Read more
We are delighted that Ocean 3D Ltd™, who created our interactive 360° tours, have been shortlisted as finalists in this year’s AbilityNet ‘Tech4Good Awards'. Read more
History will be brought to life in a series of immersive workshops and performances by popular theatre company Live History at Wheal Martyn Clay Works from Tuesday 30 May to Thursday 1 June. Read more
We recently concluded our work with Sensory Trust on the 'More Than Words' project, which aimed to create sensory-rich interpretation across six industrial heritage sites in Cornwall, including Wheal Martyn. Read more
Celebrating 25 years of achievements in art, a new exhibition, ‘CLAYWORKS’, marks this milestone for Jenny Beavan and Stuart Thorn at Wheal Martyn Clay Works. Read more
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