Education at King Edward Mine Museum

16/10/2026

⛏️ Women in STEM 2027 8th-12th February – Two School Spaces Remaining! 🔬

We’re delighted to announce that we’ll once again be hosting our popular Women in STEM event at King Edward Mine Museum this February! 🎉

These exciting activity days celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, inspiring the next generation of female scientists, engineers and innovators.

Students will have the opportunity to explore STEM in a real mining heritage setting, take on hands-on engineering challenges and meet women working in STEM careers.

📣 We currently have just TWO spaces remaining for secondary schools!

If your school would like to get involved and give your students an inspiring, hands-on STEM experience, please get in touch to find out more.

Let’s encourage more girls to see a future for themselves in STEM! 💡👷‍♀️🧪

08/10/2026

I’m looking forward to some nature spotting with today’s visiting class. This will be our last butterfly themed visit until Spring.
We’re still taking bookings for robotic Lego, artefact handling, careers and STEM sessions throughout the winter months and our calendar is filling up fast!

06/10/2026

I think we will see the sunshine and butterflies here at KEMM today. All ready to welcome a group who are coming on a nature trail stomp with me. We’re so lucky to have such beautiful grounds here to explore. History, nature and reclamation!

02/10/2026

Thank you THRIVE team. You were wonderful and I’m glad the sun shone for us. We hope you visit us again.

01/10/2026

01/10/2026

21/09/2026

John and I like to keep up to date with what’s happening across Cornwall’s mining industry, including the work being carried out by Cornish Lithium and Cornish Metals.

We believe it’s really important that when school groups visit King Edward Mine Museum, we can talk to them not only about Cornwall’s fascinating mining past, but also about mining today and what the future might look like.

By visiting sites and finding out more about the work happening now, we can make sure we’re well informed when we talk to children about the different technologies, skills and career opportunities available to them in the modern mining industry.

Today, while visiting Cornish Lithium, we also had the opportunity to network with Suzie Doe from Minerals Matter, who is always happy to support our events and activities — another great connection for us to have within the industry.

And the learning doesn’t have to stop when a school leaves King Edward Mine! Teachers can continue exploring modern mining with a visit to Cornish Lithium, or through an outreach visit from Cornish Metals.

If you’re a school looking for a visit that brings Cornwall’s mining story to life and connects it with STEM, sustainability and future careers, we’d love to welcome your group to King Edward Mine Museum. Get in touch to find out more about our school visits and activities. 😊

18/09/2026

Some lovely recent feedback from teachers when asked what they enjoyed most about their visit:

"Engagement across all levels. An excellent experience for the children. Handling of artefacts was brilliant"

"The staff were fantastic with our children and really went the extra mile. It’s very clear that they all care a lot about the work they do :)"

"The staff were kind, helpful and great with the kids. they made extra effort to include LEGO for my year group, amazing activities and access provided. Children loved it !"

Thanks teachers and school staff. We're getting busy now but still have a few dates available for Autumn 1. Send me an email if you're interested [email protected]

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!