Activity: Inspiring minds and miners for our future
This activity is part of the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition 2026.
Discover the history of china clay mining in Cornwall with Wheal Martyn Clay Works, the UK’s only china clay mining museum. Explore the amazing rocks beneath your feet and investigate how these minerals could hold the key to our greener, cleaner future.
Pop along to find out more about Cornwall’s incredible mining story and get involved with fun hands-on activities to discover your future in mining!
Wheal Martyn Clay Works has been funded through the Places of Science grant scheme.
Attending the event
This event will be held in City of London 1 at the Royal Society on Sunday 5 July 2026, 9.30am - 6pm.
- Free to attend as part of Summer Science Exhibition
- You can book advance priority tickets via Eventbrite. For entry slots where priority tickets are now fully booked, walk-up tickets will be available, subject to building capacity. Please be aware you may need to queue for entry
- Suitable for all ages
- Travel and accessibility information and details on planning your visit - contact us directly to arrange any specific accessibility requirements
- Food and drink will be available for purchase at our onsite café
For all enquiries, please email us.