Learning at Geevor
With stunning views of the rugged Cornish coastline, a large site of historic buildings, authentic underground experience and unique wildlife, Geevor Tin Mine offers an inspirational trip for any age group. Hand-drilling session, guided underground tour, interactive Hard Rock Museum, wildlife activity trail and panning for gems are just some of the hands-on activities on offer at Geevor Tin Mine.
Resources available
This cross-curricular site is also value for money as admission for educational groups includes all onsite activities and teaching resources, with accompanying adults admitted for free.
What learning resources are there to support a visit?
There are online resources available in our Resource Bank, such as downloadable activities, oral histories, online interactives, as well as useful documents and information about the site to facilitate your planning of your visit in our Explore Learning section for each workshop. Outreach sessions can be held at local schools either before or after your visit; Themed loan boxes of artefacts and photos are free to borrow for visiting groups (subject to availability); Geevor’s Learning Team is here to help your planning and will draft a timetable for your visit to make the best use of your time whilst onsite.
Please discuss your requirements and what is available to you with Geevor’s Learning Team on 01736 788662 or learning@geevor.com
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What happens on a typical site visit?
All school groups have an opportunity to go underground, have a go at panning for gems and hand-drilling, as well as experience a sensory guided tour of selected surface buildings. For primary school groups, optional themed workshops lasting from 30mins to half a day, are also available. The workshops are led by the Learning team and use artefacts, hands-on group activities, storytelling and dressing-up to encourage the learners’ sensory exploration of various aspects of the mine. Check out our Primary School Groups webpage or the ‘Learning@Geevor’ leaflet for the selection of workshops and activities available. The day will be timetabled for you to make the most of your time onsite and tailored to your groups’ specific needs.
What is an Outreach session?
This is led by one of Geevor\'s Learning Team and includes a hands-on session of handling objects as preparation or reinforcement of a site visit, or just get them enthused about the topic! Outreaches are available to schools up to 50miles radius of Geevor, but charges depends on distance from Geevor and the length of session required. A Standard 1hour Outreach, covering Mining History basics starts from £50 (ex.VAT) for schools up to 30miles away from Geevor. Other topics for Outreach sessions are also available.
Please visit our Outreach Sessions webpage, and/or discuss with Geevor’s Learning Team for options and costs by contacting 01736 788662 or learning@geevor.com
Learning Downloads
Our Museums
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Learning at the Leach Pottery
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Schools Visits to the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden
Barbara Hepworth Museum
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Tudor tours for school groups
Cotehele
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Learning at East Pool Mine
East Pool Mine
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Falmouth Art Gallery's Community Programme
Falmouth Art Gallery
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Learning at Geevor
Geevor Tin Mine
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Schools & the Museum of Cornish Life
Museum of Cornish Life, Helston
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Learning at the Leach Pottery
Leach Pottery
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Schools and learning
Liskeard and District Museum
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Everyone can be involved at Lostwithiel Museum
Lostwithiel Museum
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Art courses and educational opportunities
Newlyn Art Gallery
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Reference Library
Padstow Museum
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Learning at Penlee House Gallery and Museum
Penlee House Gallery and Museum
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Learning about Perranzabuloe parish
Perranzabuloe Museum, Perranporth
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Wonderful workshops at the Telegraph Museum Porthcurno
PK Porthcurno
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Learning at the Royal Cornwall Museum
Royal Cornwall Museum
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Learning at St Agnes Museum
St Agnes Museum
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School Groups Welcome
St Ives Museum
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Schools and teachers at Tate St Ives
Tate St Ives
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Learning at Wheal Martyn
Wheal Martyn
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School groups welcome
Tintagel Old Post Office
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Learning at Porthmeor Studios and Cellars
Porthmeor Studios and Cellars