The Museum is closed Thu 25 December – Thu 1 January. The Museum reopens on Friday 2 January,10am-4pm (please see our festive hours here)
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.
The booklet written by Les Ellis considers the rise in coal prices, nationalisation, wages and conditions, safety and pensions. The front cover is cream and red and shows an image of colliery headgear.
