What's On

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.

After the Coal Dust Exhibition

‘After the Coal Dust’ is a new photographic exhibition with photos taken by John, Bridget and Freya Gill.

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.

Seaside @ Pit

Join us for family-friendly activities all Summer and don't forget to make a visit underground !

Discover the Reedbeds

Discover how minewater is treated in our innovative reedbeds water treatment site.

Hope Pit Explore

Discover our Hope Pit site with our team of volunteers including the Lister-Kaye roadway.

We Also Served

A specially commissioned piece of promenade theatre, inspired by the lives of the Bevin Boys who served in the coalmines during WWII. Delivered in partnership with Theatre Royal Wakefield's Young Company, IN ON THE ACT.

Leafers at 't Pit

Come join our Land Rover enthusiasts at t'pit and show your Leafers, raising money for the National Coal Mining Museum for England.

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.

Christmas Lunches

It's never too early to book! Join us for delicious, locally sourced Christmas Lunches.

Christmas Parties

Why not get ahead and book us as your Xmas Party destination with a difference. Join us for a truly memorable Xmas Party location!

Santa Underground

Visit Santa in his underground grotto & get your Christmas off to a magical start.

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