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An exhibition to whet the appetite

A fascinating exhibition telling the story of the shifting market for ceramics in 1930s Britain is coming to Wheal Martyn this summer.
Coming Soon.... Our next workshops!

Hands-on educational workshops with cross curricular themes
New virtual tour and drone footage now online

We've released a virtual tour and new drone footage enabling more people to explore our beautiful historic site, museum galleries and collection.
Arts Award Bronze and Silver

This summer we are offering an Arts Award Programme for young people to complete either their Bronze or Silver Arts Award with Wheal Martyn.

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

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

17 May - 5 September 2021
Join the team

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

Open from 10am - 4pm, free to enter.
Find us

St Austell. Cornwall, PL26 8XG
Gift shop

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

Our Memory Cafe is on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month, from 2.00pm - 4.00pm.