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.
This pair of sheep shears was used on the pit ponies and horses at the Caphouse Colliery. It is a solid piece of metal with a round loop base which extends out to two spring back blades. The blades are not bolted together like a pair of scissors.
