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Wheal Martyn joins The Wild Escape, the largest ever collaboration between UK museums

Local schools join Wheal Martyn Clay Works on their quest to find a bright future.
Workshop on Clay Sailing Barge

Make your own Clay Worker on an authentic china clay ship.
April Workshop mixed ages

Our spring workshop for mixed ages
April Workshop Age 9+

Our spring workshop

Buy tickets

Pre-book a timed slot to visit Wheal Martyn.
Prices

Pay once and get free entry all year!
Kurt Jackson: Clay Country

17 May - 5 September 2021
Our museum

China clay mining has shaped the landscape, lives of people and economy of mid-Cornwall for over 250 years. It is Cornwall’s largest mining industry. A fully Accredited Museum, we are based within two Victorian china clay works, now a Scheduled Ancient Monument. We tell the story of this fascinating industry and the people who worked and lived in the shadows of Cornwall’s iconic ‘white pyramids’.
Why visit

Dig deep and discover the special ingredient in your everyday life that still shapes Cornwall and the world today…china clay! It hides in your toothpaste, your paper, your car tyres and even your cosmetics. It’s a billion pound, global industry. We are telling the story of Cornwall’s secret, and the people who brought it to you, from the heart of Clay Country.
Join the team

See the roles we are seeking at Wheal Martyn, including volunteering opportunities.
Cafe

Open from 10am - 4pm, free to enter.
Gift shop

Our gift shop is open 7 days a week, 10am - 4pm. Free to enter.
Find us

St Austell. Cornwall, PL26 8XG
Opening times

Wheal Martyn is currently open from 10am - 4pm daily.