Welcome to the award winning King Edward Mine Museum which specialises in the mining history of Cornwall. 

We are open most days throughout the summer.  In May, we are open on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Check our Opening Times for details.

Many thanks to all who braved the storm and came to our wettest ever Open Day on  Sunday 29th April!!      

The 34th International Mining Games was held at King Edward Mine Saturday 31st March and Sunday 1st April 2012.  Overall winners were Western Australia School of Mines A (WASM A).  Full results of the competition available for download on Mining Games 2012.  Thank you to all sponsors and to the visitors for making this such a fabulous event.