TheMuseum is open Wednesday to Sunday 9.45am – 4pm / Free Entry (open as usual during the festive period, including Christmas Eve)
Following further negotiations with UNISON,industrial action, largely affecting our Underground Tours, is confirmed to take place until Wednesday 28 January 2026. 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.
These horse hair clippers were used to cut ponies’ hair. Working underground was dirty work and if ponies had long hair, it would become matted with sweat and coal dust, so they were kept short haired.
