The National Coal Mining Museum will on Saturday 6 April 2019 be cracking open a brand new, free permanent exhibition in time for the Easter holidays. The Mining Lives gallery will look at the lives of miners at work and at leisure as well as how the mining industry has influenced everyday life. Read more
The National Coal Mining Museum for England is one of three Museums to have hosted a year-long residency for two folk musicians as part of the English Folk Dance and Song Society’s ‘Musicians in Museums’ programme. The Museum is celebrating the musicians’ year of achievements with a special underground performance at Caphouse Colliery for invited guests. Read more
Marking its 30th anniversary year the National Coal Mining Museum for England (NCMME) has received a grant of £616,800 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for a project called Coalfield Conversations. Read more
A unique events and exhibitions programme is on offer for visitors to the National Coal Mining Museum in Wakefield this February Half Term and beyond. There’s lots to see and do for families and for anyone with an interest in learning more about England’s industrial heritage. Read more
Statement from The National Coal Mining Museum for England issued on Thursday 7th Dec Read more
A joint statement from the National Coal Mining Museum for England and Asparagus Green Catering Ltd. Read more
A ‘Smashing Summer’ is on offer for visitors to the National Coal Mining Museum in Wakefield. Read more
Martin Harris and Jayne Nicholson, a Yorkshire based couple, have recently relocated their Blacksmith’s business to the National Coal Mining Museum. Based in the Blacksmith’s Forge on the museum’s Hope Pit site, Martin and Jayne will aim to showcase traditional crafts. Read more
The Caphouse Colliery Coal Race is a traditional coal-carrying race for men, women and children. The Museum is inviting local people to come along on Saturday 27th May, take part and show their strength and stamina! Read more
The National Coal Mining Museum for England is hosting a free book launch event for ‘Yorkshire Collieries 1947-1994’ with the book’s author former Undermanager, Eddie Downes, along with former ex-Colliery Overman,Tony Banks. Read more
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