Underground Tours-
new features added
Get kitted out with your hard hat and battery lamp, then descend 140m underground to discover the harsh realities of coal mining through the centuries…
More info
Digitised
Coal Magazine
Discover how this mid-twentieth century publication provided an entertaining link between the coalfields, mineworkers and their families…
More info
All Weather
Adventure
Come rain or shine, turn your day out into a unique adventure at NCMME! Whether it's 140m beneath the surface or exploring the galleries above ground, you’ll never be stuck for ideas!
More info
Dig deep & donate
your free time…
The Museum has a number of diverse volunteer roles for both skilled and enthusiastic individuals - view our latest vacancies and help us to ‘Keep the History of Coal Mining Alive’.
More info
What's on…
Lantern Trail
One mile enchanted walk for the whole family with spectacular firework finale. In aid of Forget Me Not Children's Hospice.
Santa Underground
Visit Santa in his underground grotto & get your Christmas off to a magical start.
Under 5's Christmas Fun Day
Join the Christmas fun with songs, stories, crafts and some very special guests.
Meet us at the coalface…
Latest from Twitter
Follow us on Facebook
We're exploring the world of rocks this Yorkshire Geology Day with the Yorkshire Geological Society on 25th April - bring your unidentified rocks, minerals and fossils for identification by experts!
From our Blog
September Miner of the Month : Gerry Starkey
by The Team
This month we've been chatting to Gerry Starkey who is the Museum's Safety Engineer.
Volunteering September - Looking Back and Moving Forwards!
by The Team
In 2015 the Volunteers held the first volunteer forum to express their views and opinions on...
Heroes & Heroines Exhibition Space
by The Team
We talk to one of our volunteers Sarah about the time she has spent in the Heroes & Heroines...