STEAM Club

The Museum is open Wednesday to Sunday 9.45am – 4pm / Free Entry (open as usual during the festive period, including Christmas Eve)

Following further negotiations with UNISON, industrial action, largely affecting our Underground Tours, is confirmed to take place until Wednesday 28 January 2026. Although Underground Tours will be unavailable during this period, the Museum Remains Open, and continues to share the important history of coal mining with our visitors. Read the full statement here and FAQs.

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Price

£7

Dates

No upcoming dates

Times

11am-12.30pm & 2pm-3.30pm

Location

Education Room, The Hub

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Calling all 11-16 year olds! Join us for our hands-on monthly STEAM Club and enjoy a creative twist on your STEM subjects using authentic materials to explore the skills behind mining.

Sun 16 November: Spectacular Sparklers

Explore the science of combustion and energy transfer in this hands-on STEM workshop. Investigate which foods store the most energy. Then, put your knowledge into action by safely creating your own sparkler and discovering the chemistry behind the sparkle!

(Please note children must be accompanied by an adult – adults do not need to book)

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