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Reflections on Cornwall with Simon Reeve

Many of us have now watched the new Simon Reeve two-part documentary on Cornwall which highlighted issues which are often forgotten by other media representations of the duchy.
Discover your local heritage this winter at Wheal Martyn

We are again running our Cornwall Residents Pass offer until 31 March 2021, which enables Cornwall residents to purchase annual admission to the museum and its extensive grounds for a discounted rate of just £7.50 per adult and £5.00 per child.
Winter feels warmer at Wheal Martyn

We are aiming to create warmth and cheer in the community this December; in recognition of the challenges of 2020, the museum team has produced a Winter Warmer Craft Activity Pack for families to enjoy together as Christmas approaches - to lift the spirits, get families outside, and to foster a sense of community togetherness.
Winter Warmer Crafts

Learn how to make your own reindeer antlers or elf hat for our Rein-dog and Elves Weekend!

New Engagement Officer Appointed

We are pleased to announce that Sian Powell has been appointed as Engagement Officer for Wheal Martyn, following her internship as Trainee Curator.
We are currently closed

We are currently closed according to current Coronavirus restrictions.
Our Proud Roots - a family exploration of our proud roots

Proudly celebrating our local landscape, environment and people, Our Proud Roots is a chance to explore and reflect on what makes our place and community special, as seen through fresh eyes and with a new perspective in our changed world. This is a chance to re-discover nature and the wonderful effects it has on our body and soul!
Buy a ticket - timed slots

Pre-book a timed slot to visit Wheal Martyn.
Welcoming our community and visitors back

Since reopening on the 5 July, we have enjoyed welcoming back lots of familiar faces as well as some new visitors.
A perspective on Wheal Martyn, by a volunteer

I like to think that in some small way we volunteers – whatever task we do - are making a contribution to the preservation of the industry history in general and Wheal Martyn (something once commonplace but now virtually unique) in particular. Not just for the benefit of future generations but also so that it will not be lost. So future Cornwall explorers can be as astounded as I was.
Wheal Martyn receives £49,800 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund

We have received £49,800 in National Lottery support to help address the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on heritage.
CURRENT EXHIBITION: Celebrate Clay Country

On display outdoors around the Wheal Martyn grounds from August – Christmas
Wheal Martyn Clay Works wins award for wellbeing in Cornwall Heritage Awards

We are delighted to have won the ‘Wellbeing’ award for larger museums in the 2020 Cornwall Heritage Awards, hosted virtually by Cornwall Museums Partnership in October.
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