TheMuseum is open Wednesday to Sunday 9.45am – 5pm / Free Entry
Following further negotiations with UNISON,industrial action, largely affecting our Underground Tours, is confirmed to take place until Sunday 12 October. Although Underground Tours will be unavailable during this period, theMuseum Remains Open, and continues to share the important history of coal mining with our visitors. Read the full statement here and FAQs.
There were many distinct roles in the mining industry and all had their own equipment and tools. From faceworkers to fitters, offsetters to overmen, all played their part to keep the coal coming.