Wacky Wednesdays
Join us for free every Wednesday in term time with your under 5s from 10:15am - 11:00am for singing, story telling and craft activities.
What's On
Caphouse Choir Project
Join our new choir led by Ali Bullivent and take part in our Choir Festival in July.
Constella OperaBallet - FREE Weekend Workshop
Constella OperaBallet is excited to announce a FREE weekend-long workshop for young people (ages 12-19) to be held here at the National Coal Mining Museum.
Constella OperaBallet - Showcase Performance
This showcase performance will be open to the public and feature local participants and Constella artists who will be joined by a brass band and choir. It will also include a preview performance of The Canary Boys original opera-ballet production, set to tour the UK in 2018.
After the Coal Dust Exhibition
‘After the Coal Dust’ is a new photographic exhibition with photos taken by John, Bridget and Freya Gill.
'By the People, For the People' Exhibition
Visit our new special exhibition from 3rd April as we commemorate 70 years since the nationalisation of the coalmining industry.
Donation Days
On the 1st day of every month we will be holding a NEW Donation Day where members of the public can come along with objects that they want to donate to the Museum.
Yorkshire Crafts, Gifts & Produce Experience
Join us for our craft, gifts and fresh produce fair! Sample Yorkshire produce as you visit our stands.
On Behalf of the People
A new play by Ray Castleton - a rich, engaging story of a post-war mining family coming to terms with life and love in their rapidly changing world. Part of our #Nationalisation70 commemorations.
Community Choir Celebration
Six Community Choirs, One Amazing Day! Come along and experience 'Songs of Hope' the first Community Choir Celebration which will take place across the Caphouse Colliery & Hope Pit sites.
Wacky Wednesday Seaside Special
This National Play Day join us for a Wacky Wednesday Seaside special.
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.