King Edward Mine Museum

Opened by the Camborne School of Mines in 1904 this is the oldest complete Cornish tin mill.

Restored to working condition, the mill continues to demonstrate to visitors and schools how mined ore is treated to produce the finished tin concentrate. We are a valuable resource for education and heritage.

From a review on Trip Advisor; “If you want a real insight into Cornish Mining then you must visit. At King Edward Mine you will see and hear about the true mining past of Camborne and Redruth. The guides are very helpful and well informed. The site is full of history and has a real atmosphere. Most of the site is covered so would suit a rainy day, but if it’s dry the views of the local area are stunning. “ 

The exhibits in the museum tell the remarkable story of how this mine has survived almost intact for over 100 years. The visitor is shown how the mine complex developed and then is taken on a guided tour of the mill to see much of the rare equipment in use as it would have been in the early 1900s. Much of the machinery in the mill (where tin ore is processed) is amongst the last of its kind in the world. The museum is also a valuable resource for local schools.