Education at King Edward Mine Museum

04/09/2026

We’re back and have throughly enjoyed the first 2 visits of this academic year. These pupils used many key skills including resilience, communication, evaluation and team work. They’re certainly ready for their year ahead!

Teachers, we still have some availability on Mondays and Thursdays this half term.

26/08/2026

☀️ Teachers, I hope you're all enjoying a well-deserved summer break!

As thoughts slowly start to turn towards September planning, why not consider a visit to King Edward Mine Museum as the perfect launch day for your next topic?

Our hands-on educational visits bring learning to life and provide fantastic links across the Primary National Curriculum, including:

⛏️ History – Local history studies, significant industries, and how mining shaped Cornwall and Britain.

🌍 Geography – Rocks, minerals, landscapes, natural resources, land use, sustainability and environmental change.

🔬 Science – Materials, forces, rocks, Earth science, observation and investigation through real-world examples.

⚙️ Design & Technology / Engineering – Mechanisms, machinery, problem-solving, innovation and engineering through our historic working tin mill and LEGO engineering challenges.

💼 Careers Education – Discover the wide range of careers connected to mining, geology, engineering, conservation and heritage.

🌱 Sustainability & Land Reclamation – Explore how former industrial sites can become thriving habitats for wildlife and communities.

Our visits are engaging, interactive and memorable, helping pupils make meaningful connections between classroom learning and Cornwall's incredible industrial heritage. We can tailor activities to suit your curriculum and learning objectives.

If you're planning your autumn term, we'd love to welcome your class to King Edward Mine Museum. Get in touch to find out more or arrange a free teacher pre-visit!

24/08/2026

TEACHERS & SCHOOL STAFF — HAVE YOU BOOKED YOUR AUTUMN VISIT YET? ⛏️

Looking for an exciting, hands-on educational experience for your pupils this Autumn Term?

At King Edward Mine Museum, we offer a fantastic range of activities for visiting school groups, bringing Cornwall’s mining heritage to life through practical, engaging and curriculum-linked experiences.

Our school visits can include:
⛏️ Exploring the historic mine site
🔨 Hands-on mining activities
🧱 STEM and engineering challenges
👷 Learning about the people and working lives behind Cornwall’s mining industry
🌍 Exploring Cornwall’s industrial heritage and its global impact
🎓 Tailored activities to suit different ages and curriculum areas
🪳Nature trail exploration

🍂 AUTUMN 1 AVAILABILITY

We currently have some availability on Mondays and Thursdays during Autumn 1, so if you’re thinking about bringing your class or school group, now is a great time to get in touch.

💷 Funding is currently available for school visits — but only until the funding runs out!

📧 To find out more or to book, email [email protected]

👉 Please share this post with other teachers, schools and school staff who might be interested!

We’d love to welcome you and your pupils to King Edward Mine this autumn. ⛏️

05/08/2026

It's wonderful to see St Ives School sharing their Year 6 visit to King Edward Mine Museum after taking up our recommendation to invite Ben Clitherow into school the week beforehand.

Ben's outreach session provided a fantastic introduction to modern mining and engineering, and it linked perfectly with their visit to the museum, where pupils were able to discover Cornwall's rich mining heritage and see first-hand how tin was processed.

At King Edward Mine Museum, our educational visits are designed to bring learning to life through hands-on experiences that support a wide range of curriculum areas, including:
⛏️ Local History
⚙️ Engineering
🧪 STEM
🌍 Geology
🤖 Computing and Robotics
💼 Careers and aspirations

From exploring our unique historic tin processing mill and handling mining artefacts to taking part in engineering and robotics challenges, pupils leave with a real understanding of how Cornwall's mining past connects with the exciting future of engineering and critical minerals.

We love working with schools to create learning journeys like this, where classroom learning, outreach sessions and a museum visit all come together to give pupils a memorable and inspiring experience.

If you'd like to find out more about educational visits to King Edward Mine Museum, we'd be delighted to help you plan a curriculum-linked day tailored to your pupils. We can even recommend brilliant follow-on opportunities to make the experience even more impactful.

14/07/2026

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Volunteers and former mine workers have celebrated the 25th anniversary of King Edward Mine Museum at Troon with the unveiling of a restored mining headframe.

The 12m landmark was donated from a former mine near Blackwater, now stands proudly on the skyline once again - replacing a headframe that collapsed at the site in 1934: https://bbc.in/3RiNlf8

01/07/2026

Well done Penair. It was a pleasure. What a lovely bunch

26/06/2026

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Well done Falmouth. It was a pleasure hosting you all. ⛏️

26/06/2026

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Well done St Joseph’s. A brilliant first year taking part in CSMG

24/06/2026

A lovely morning with local careers providers 😊. Well done for tackling our Lego challenge with enthusiasm despite the heat!

The Careers Hub - Cornwall & Isles of Scilly really values and appreciates the support it receives from businesses across the County who provide careers outreach and in turn inspire young people. This morning we invited them to join us for lunch as a thank you, and to learn more about the brilliant....

22/06/2026

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We’re looking forward to seeing you this week employers, Cornerstone Employers, and business stakeholders engaged in or interested in supporting careers education and skills development.

A Careers Hub Cornwall thank you event for employers and business stakeholders engaged with us or interested to find out more.