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Alert! Due to routine essential maintenance there are no Underground Tours from 4th Mar-10th Mar 2019.

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Alert! Merry Christmas! The museum is closed on 24th, 25th & 26th Dec. Re-opening on the 27th Dec.

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Underground Tours

Underground Tours

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…

What Our Visitors Say

Find out why visitors rank us in the Top Five Things to do in West Yorkshire on Trip Advisor!

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!

For Families, For everyone

The Museum is family-friendly, and aims to provide an enjoyable and informative experience for everyone. You can always be sure of a warm Yorkshire welcome.

What's on…

24 Nov - 23 Dec 2018

Santa Underground

Visit Santa in his underground grotto & get your Christmas off to a magical start.

23 Mar - 31 Dec 2018

Say It Loud : How Posters Talk To Us

Drawing from a largely unseen collection, ‘Say it Loud’ is a new exhibition which investigates the techniques and devices used by poster designers.

26 Nov - 22 Dec 2018

Christmas Lunches

Enjoy a delicious 3 course festive luncheon at the Museum this Christmas.

Meet us at the coalface…