Geevor Tin Mine Museum — Attraction in St Just

This is simply a sensational, stunning and first class museum that was the site of a former Tin Mine until as recently as 1990. The great thing about the museum is that there is a lovely variety of different areas of the site to visit and all of the areas of the site have been left in their original state from 1990 when it closed giving you a clear idea and full picture of what the site was like and what life was like for miners when they worked here in 1990 and their conditions. The different areas that you can visit and see are The Hard Rock Museum, Winder House, Union Hut, Compressor House, The Mill, The Dry, Sample House, Victory Shaft & Drill Shop and all of these areas have informative and interesting displays about their role in the functioning of the mine and extracting the Tin and there are also very interesting artefacts to see such as former Miners Uniforms and some great rocks. There are some very riveting and enthralling talks delivered by ex-miners in the Dry Room detailing what life was like working at the mine and also the conditions they work at different time intervals. The highlights of the site are The Hard Rock Museum where you can learn about how Tin was formed in the ground through various geological processes over millions of years and there are some beautiful and exquisite rocks to see and there are other other fantastic products of Tin which are the end products from the processes of mining. The other highlights of the site are The Dry where you can see how Miners got changed when they came to work and showed before going into and coming out of the mine and also clocked in and out of work from shift and there are some interesting clothes and a series of lockers to see which have been left in their original state to see give a full picture of what life was like for Miners before going into The Mine and also after leaving the Mine. Other main highlights are The Mill where you can see the machinery that broke up the Tin Ore fresh from the mine and tried to separate from other rocks to the get the final product of Tin and the Mill gives you a great idea of how the Tin was broken down from the Rock and also the processes involved. The main iconic highlight is The Victory Shaft which stands proudly and prominently at the Centre of the site and coveys the true proud industrial importance and impressive industrial heritage natureof the site and the shaft also looks magnificent in general The last main highlight is The Wheal Mexico Underground Mine where you can walk around the Underground Mine which is very cramped and tight in places but you can a fantastic insight the difficult cramped conditions the Miners used to work in to mine the Tin. What adds to making this place a great day out is it's beautiful coastal location which acts as a magnificent and picturesque backdrop and there are breathtaking views to enjoy out to sea. At the bottom of the site which adds to the great historic nature of the place is that you can wander around some old Tin Mine Workings giving an idea of what life was like from yesteryear. There is a shop and cafe at the site selling a range of delicious food and drink and great souvenirs at very reasonable and affordable prices. Overall this is a fabulous and magnificent place to visit to learn about the important industrial heritage of West Cornwall and the St Just Mining area and this place well worth a visit whilst visiting the Penzance and St Just area...

I could write an essay on the awesome day I has at Geevor but let me break it down. Plenty of above found buildings with lots of machinery on display. I personally enjoy not having a dedicated route as it allowed me to explore at my own pace but also allows you to wander around the site pretty freely and see things most places would barricade off. The mill tour took about 40 minutes and my guide was full of knowledge, we got a demo of a shaker table in action and he even let us know that they’ve finally secured a new motor for the giant rock tumbler, so it should be running again soon. Good job you het an annual pass when you gift aid so you can go back right? After the mill, you’re walked down to Wheal Mexico, a 300 year old mine that has been secured enough that you can walk through it at your own pace. This is wonderful experience! To think these tunnels (adits) were handle carved with picks and chisels in only candle light is something else! I had the please of meeting another guide (Steve) half way through whom started underground at Geevor when he was only 17. Impeccable knowledge, stories and genuinely got the sense he was excited to show me around and answer my questions. After exploring the remainder of the site, I had the dry and the hard rock museum left. I met another guide whom also worked as a tram driver in Geevor before it closed who gave me all the time in the world to show me round the rock museum and tell me how everything worked. Before I knew it, I was out of time and the museum was closing whilst I still had some bits to look at. The good news is, that means I have to go back and get to do it all again to see the bits I missed, I can’t wait.

Big thanks to the guides that let me fall behind to take these awesome photos of the...

We have been here a few times, my son has been twice but I didn't write the review but when he was three he enjoyed it so I dont see why little ones wouldn't but he is 7 now and obviously appreciated it a bit more this time I will upload updated photos when I find my camera so these ones are from when he was three and covid. But this is a gem of a place so interactive and informative. There is a place for the kids to make badges with a very positive friendly lady. And hands on exhibits for the children an adults to visually see the process. There was a trail which I think gave the best prize I have seen in a while it was a tin medal my son was very happy with it. Food and service was lovely and an amazing view. It is table service so wait to be seated the prices were decent and also they do a small portion of the ham egg and chips which I think is brilliant because not everyone can eat a full size plate, i think there is also another place that just does quick bites outside with the picnic tables. All the guides we spoke to were smiling and answered all my sons questions and not in a patronising way they used proper words and spoke to him. The information boards tell you everything in a way that is easy to follow and clear.

The mill building can be a bit tricky to navigate as it is steep steps and narrow but there was an enthusiastic man with his rocks halfway down very educational. The mine itself is a mine so cramped and damp but is the highlight. I think also gives you a feel of what it would have been like for the miners. The panning for gems was also a nice way to end the day. Little bag of a few pretty stones this is another building at the top of...