Open Wednesday to Sunday 9.45am – 4pm / December Weekends (until 22 December) 9.45am – 6.15pm
Please note that we are set to temporarily pause our iconic Underground Tours, from Sunday 29 December until April 2025, to install a brand new winding engine. The Museum will remain open with a brand-new digital immersive experience launching in January 2025.
Mining was a dangerous business. There were risks of flooding, roof falls, accidents with machinery and even explosions. Miners worked together an relied on each other for safety and at times rescue.