Geevor Tin Mine Museum

Geevor Tin Mine Museum Geevor Tin Mine was a working mine up until 1990 and is now an award winning museum and heritage site. For more info and to book visit www.geevor.com
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Open all year round, find us on the rugged and beautiful scenery of the Tin Coast in West Cornwall.

Candle Workshop at Geevor Tin Mine! 🕯️Join us for a creative and relaxing candle-making workshop.Learn how to craft your...
01/06/2026

Candle Workshop at Geevor Tin Mine! 🕯️

Join us for a creative and relaxing candle-making workshop.

Learn how to craft your own beautiful scented candle, explore different fragrances, and take home two handmade creations that are perfect for yourself or as gifts. No experience is needed – just bring your creativity and enjoy a fun, friendly session.

To book, visit - 💻
www.ekamstudio.co.uk/special-workshops/

📍 Geevor Tin Mine, TR19 7EW
📅 Sunday 12 July
⏰ 10am - 12pm
🎟️ £40 per person

A huge thank you to everyone who’s joined us so far this half term, we look to close out this fantastic week by welcomin...
29/05/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who’s joined us so far this half term, we look to close out this fantastic week by welcoming back former Geevor miner, Dennis on site today for ‘Miners’ Talks’ in The Dry. ☀️🌼⛏️

Full list of events and timings below! 👇

🗣️- Miners’ Talks with Dennis
📍- The Dry
⏰- 12pm & 2pm

🥼- Peter’s Rock Lab
📍- The Mill
⏰- 11am - 3pm

🎶- Music With Marc
📍- Around Site
⏰- All Day

🧪- STEM Hub
📍- Carpenters Shop
⏰- 11am - 3pm

⛏️ - The Mill and Wheal Mexico Mine
⏰ - 10am - 4pm

💎 - ‘Gold’ N’ Gem Panning
⏰ - All Day
📍 - Panning Area

🚗Free Parking
🐕Dogs Welcome
🛒Gift Shop
🍳Cafe On Site

Step into Cornwall’s geological story with Cornwall Geologist, Dr Sam Hughes at Geevor — where ancient oceans, volcanic ...
28/05/2026

Step into Cornwall’s geological story with Cornwall Geologist, Dr Sam Hughes at Geevor — where ancient oceans, volcanic forces and years of mining history shaped the landscape we know today… You bring the questions, he’ll bring the rocks! 🪨🤘🏼

Another huge day of events here at Geevor to celebrate half term, come and join us for a fantastic day out. 😎

🚗Free Parking
🐕Dogs Welcome
🛒Gift Shop
🍳Cafe On Site

🪨 - Cornwall Rocks!
📍 - Gilbert Room
⏰ - 11am - 3pm

🥼- Peter’s Rock Lab
📍- The Mill
⏰- 11am - 3pm

🎶- Music With Marc
📍- Around Site
⏰- All Day

🧪- STEM Hub
📍- Carpenters Shop
⏰- 11am - 3pm

🗣️- Miners’ Talks with Vaughan
📍- The Dry
⏰- 12pm & 2pm

⛏️ - The Mill and Wheal Mexico Mine
⏰ - 10am - 4pm

💎 - ‘Gold’ N’ Gem Panning
⏰ - All Day
📍 - Panning Area

A visit to Geevor isn’t complete without _______ Drop your comments below! 👇⬇️
27/05/2026

A visit to Geevor isn’t complete without _______

Drop your comments below! 👇⬇️

Wasson today? ⛏️🌼☀️Join Lore & Piece in the museum for mining and heritage inspired arts n’ crafts, expand your mineral ...
27/05/2026

Wasson today? ⛏️🌼☀️

Join Lore & Piece in the museum for mining and heritage inspired arts n’ crafts, expand your mineral knowledge with Peter in the ‘Rock Lab’. Maybe head back in time? visit a real 18th century mine and then head to The Dry and get engrossed in a Miners’ Talk by someone who’s experienced Cornish mining first hand.

There’s so much to see and do on site today, from live music and entertainment to STEM activities. We have everything you need for a fantastic family day out this half term! 👀⛏️

🚗Free Parking
🐕Dogs Welcome
🛒Gift Shop
🍳Cafe On Site

🖼️- Mine X Crafts
📍- Gilbert Room
⏰- 11am - 2pm

🥼- Peter’s Rock Lab
📍- The Mill
⏰- 11am - 3pm

🎶- Music With Marc
📍- Around Site
⏰- All Day

🧪- STEM Hub
📍- Carpenters Shop
⏰- 11am - 3pm

🗣️- Miners’ Talks with Vaughan
📍- The Dry
⏰- 12pm & 2pm

⛏️ - The Mill and Wheal Mexico Mine
⏰ - 10am - 4pm

💎 - ‘Gold’ N’ Gem Panning
⏰ - All Day
📍 - Panning Area

WOW ! What an incredible day we had yesterday here at Geevor, join us again today for more amazing half-term events! 🫶🏼☀...
26/05/2026

WOW ! What an incredible day we had yesterday here at Geevor, join us again today for more amazing half-term events! 🫶🏼☀️

Join Alas-star (Alasdair Hoswell Author & Illustrator) today in the museum from 11am – 2pm, for an out-of-this-world interactive storytelling adventure for children and families! 🚀
Expect adventure, imagination, and plenty of space magic! 🌟🛸

We’re also delighted to announce that we have TWO new bespoke educational escape room boxes in our STEM hub, courtesy of the amazing Enigma Escape Cornwall, come along, try them out today! 👀

🥼- Peter’s Rock Lab
📍- The Mill
⏰- 11am - 3pm

🧪- STEM Hub
📍- Carpenters Shop
⏰- 11am - 3pm

🗣️- Miners’ Talks with Steve
📍- The Dry
⏰- 12pm & 2pm

⛏️ - The Mill and Wheal Mexico Mine
⏰ - 10am - 4pm

💎 - ‘Gold’ N’ Gem Panning
⏰ - All Day
📍 - Panning Area

25/05/2026

What a fantastic day spent singing, laughing and making amazing memories with the fabulous Rock Choir Cornwall • Choirs led by Marcus Alleyne! So much talent, energy and joy all in one place! 🎶☀️

A huge thank you to everyone who came out, sang along and soaked up the Cornish sunshine 🫶🏼🫶🏼

An incredible way to kick off what is going to be a wonderful week full of events! ⛏️😁

Getting busy ahead of Rock Choir Cornwall • Choirs led by Marcus Alleyne’s first performance at 11:00! Included with sit...
25/05/2026

Getting busy ahead of Rock Choir Cornwall • Choirs led by Marcus Alleyne’s first performance at 11:00!

Included with site admission, it’s going to be a fantastic day here at Geevor! ☀️🎤🎶

After a beautiful sunny day yesterday, welcoming you all to the mine for Eddie’s Talks and Music With Marc… ☀️🎶⛏️Join us...
25/05/2026

After a beautiful sunny day yesterday, welcoming you all to the mine for Eddie’s Talks and Music With Marc… ☀️🎶⛏️

Join us TODAY for one of the biggest days of Geevor half term! Check out our action packed day below ⬇️

All included with admission 👀

🎤 - Rock Choir Cornwall • Choirs led by Marcus Alleyne
⏰ - 11am & 1pm
📍 - Main Courtyard

🎥 - From Granite To Galaxies (Screen Cornwall)
⏰ - 10am - 3pm
📍 - Tin Floors (Bottom of The Mill)

🎨 - Face Painting with Funny Faces Cornwall
⏰ - 12pm - 3pm
📍 - Museum

🎶 - Music With Marc
⏰ - Throughout the day
📍 - Around Site

🗣️ - Miners’ Talks with Vaughan
⏰ - 12pm & 2pm
📍 - The Dry

🧪 - STEM Hub featuring Enigma Escape Cornwall
⏰ - 10am - 3pm
📍 - Carpenters Shop

🪨 - Mineral Workshop with David
⏰ - 10am - 2pm
📍 - Gilbert Room (Reception)

💎 - ‘Gold’ N’ Gem Panning
⏰ - All Day
📍 - Panning Area

⛏️ - Go Underground!
⏰ - 10am - 4pm
📍 - Bottom of the site

Half term gets underway today, so come down and join us at Geevor and enjoy the fantastic weather! ☀️☀️Join us for a fam...
24/05/2026

Half term gets underway today, so come down and join us at Geevor and enjoy the fantastic weather! ☀️☀️

Join us for a family fun packed day consisting of :
🗣️ - Miners’ Talks with Eddie
📍: The Dry (12pm & 2pm)

🎶 - Music with Marc
📍: Around Site (Throughout the day)

⛏️ - Go Underground!
📍: Wheal Mexico (10am - 4pm)

💎 - ‘Gold’ & Gem Panning
📍: Panning Area (All Day)

Address

Geevor Tin Mine, Pendeen
Penzance
TR197EW

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441736788662

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