Say It Loud : How Posters Talk To Us
Drawing from a largely unseen collection, ‘Say it Loud’ is a new exhibition which investigates the techniques and devices used by poster designers.
What's On
Wacky Wednesdays
Join Maurice the Miner and Motty the Mole for our weekly (term time only) activity session for the under 5's.
Blacksmiths Demos
Visit our resident Blacksmiths at Hope Pit Workshop and find out more about this traditional craft.
Volunteer Open Day
GIVE. GROW. GET INVOLVED Have you got the skills, talent, knowledge and time which you would like to share? Then come and chat to our volunteers, ask any questions and find out how you could be part of your local communities story.
Indoor Equestrian Table Top Sale
We have the perfect venue for this event. Whether you would like to turn some of your spare horsey items into extra cash, or maybe you just want to come to browse, everyone welcome. Free admission.
Science Show
Come along to the FREE Science Show : explosions guaranteed!
Heritage Crafts Experience : Blacksmithing Workshop
If you are aged between 14-19 years come along to this FREE day out to learn some new skills, work with traditional tools and try something completely different with your friends.
Heritage Crafts Experience : Carpentry 2 Day Course
For young people aged 14-19 years. Book this FREE two-day course to learn basic carpentry skills.
Santa Underground
Visit Santa in his underground grotto & get your Christmas off to a magical start.
Christmas Lunches
Enjoy a delicious 3 course festive luncheon at the Museum this Christmas.
Christmas Parties
Join us this Christmas for an amazing party atmosphere!
Mini Miner Mondays
Book one of our Mini Miner Monday sessions and bring your group of pre-schoolers to the National Coal Mining Museum and participate in storytelling, rhymes and songs as we move around the galleries.
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