Underground Tours-
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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…
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Coal Magazine
Discover how this mid-twentieth century publication provided an entertaining link between the coalfields, mineworkers and their families…
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All Weather
Adventure
Celebrate our 25th birthday with us this autumn and enjoy a unique adventure, whatever the weather - Tweet us to celebrate!… #HappyBirthdayNCMME
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Dig deep & donate
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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’.
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What's on…
New exhibition: Yvette Vanson 'Miners'
An exhibition to mark the end of the 1984/5 Miners' Strike. Yvette Vanson explores and communicates the political and social questions surrounding the mining industry through portraits of miners from around the world.
Special Exhibition: The Pit at the End of the Road
An exhibition of nostalgia and memory, reflecting artist Michael Milner's personal recollections of coal mining and the mining communities around him.
STEM Teacher Taster Day
Bring your families along to enjoy our special activities for British Science Week and discover the exciting range of STEM learning opportunities on offer at the Museum.
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Still Christmas shopping? Or just about to start?
Once a month the museum hosts a fantastic craft fair and there is one this Saturday, 30 Nov 10am - 4pm. Be lovely to see you there…