Donation Days
On the 1st Tuesday of every month we hold a Donation Day where members of the public can come along with mining related items or books that they want to donate to the Museum.
What's On
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.
Wacky Wednesdays
Join us every Wednesday in term time with your under 5s from 10:15am - 11:00am for singing, story telling and craft activities.
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.
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.
Pocket Panto : Dick Whittington
Pocket Panto proudly presents Dick Whittington.
Festive Brass @ Pit
Get into the Christmas spirit and join us for traditional festive brass with Yorkshire Traction Honley Band.
Wacky Wednesday Christmas Special
Join the Christmas fun with songs, stories, crafts and some very special guests!
Blacksmiths Demos
Visit our resident Blacksmiths at Hope Pit Workshop and find out more about this traditional craft.
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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