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Volunteering opportunities

We are currently seeking volunteers for the following roles:

Activity Volunteer - download role description
Exhibition Research Volunteer - download role description

Take a look at our volunteer page for more information on our volunteers and reasons to get involved!

For more information, contact Nikita Brown - Exhibition and Engagement Officer

Citizen Curators

We are currently seeking expressions of interest for our 2020/21 Citizen Curators programme which commences in September/October 2020.

Citizen Curators is a free, six month work-based training programme in museum awareness and modern curatorial practice, aimed at volunteers from the local community (no experience or qualifications needed).

We will be holding an open day in the autumn as part of the application process. For more information, contact Nikita Brown.

South West Lakes Trust

For job opportunities at our parent Charity, South West Lakes Trust click here

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Coronavirus update

Due to the current COVID-19 situation, we have taken the difficult decision to close Wheal Martyn and postpone all events, activities and exhibitions until further notice. Read our full statement.
Young Science Ambassadors

We will be joining the national buzz to celebrate British Science Week with a family event exploring ‘The Science of the Pasty’.
Kurt Jackson’s 'Clay Country': A new exhibition at Wheal Martyn

We are delighted to present an exhibition of new work by contemporary artist Kurt Jackson, influenced by his artist residency at a working china clay works in Cornwall.
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