This exhibit showcases the history of coal mining in Somerset, featuring displays of mining equipment, photographs, and personal stories of miners. Visitors can explore a recreated coal mine tunnel, learn about the industry's impact on the local community, and discover the lives of those who worked in the coalfield.
This is an astoundingly good museum. There is so much knowledge accumulated here and they do a great job of presenting it without going academic. They have good challenges for kids too. I've been several times and taken a range of people there. It's a great insite to past lifestyles, local coal mining, geology, railways and canals.
Attended museum to undertake my role as steward. A lovely museum which includes quizzes for children.
Visited just over a hour before closing so couldn't get to spend to much time looking at everything so will be returning as tickets are valid for 1 year. As I arrived I got my ticket and entered the museum wear I was greeted by a really friendly member of staff who told me a bit about the museum and what they have on display and wear each display is. There is everything from the history of printing, mineing and iron working there is even a little shop showing what you would have found in one and how things looked which is really interesting to see compaird to how things look now. This is a great museum with lots to see and able to learn so much from here. This museum had a cafe and small shop. There is toilets here. There is step free access to the museum but from what I could see it's only to the ground floor. I really hope to return very soon and spend more time looking around.
I really enjoyed my visit it was the first time I had been to Somerset and as a ex coal miner found it very interesting I will definitely visit again if in the area It is a credit to everybody involved keep up the good work!
My husband and I loved this little museum and spent an enjoyable morning looking at the exhibits. It encompasses more than just the local coal mines. The living conditions of the miners and their families are covered in detail. It also depicts the trades associated with mining. All in all a very pleasant experience and cheap too.(PS6 each for yearly ticket). Our only regret being the cafe was closed, could have murdered a coffee at the end of our visit. We will be returning. (30/10/21.)
I visited this museum on a weekday and was using my birthday bus pass through WECA - so got good value of money - Open Tuesday to Friday 2 pm to 5 pm and on Saturday 11 am to 5 pm closed Sunday and Monday but open on Bank holiday Mondays and closed in December and January - run by volunteers and done in a tasteful way - cost is reasonable at PS7 and the ticket lasts for a year and a coffee shop if there are volunteers
On-site services
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Restaurant
Toilets
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Family friendly
Good for kids
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This is an astoundingly good museum. There is so much knowledge accumulated here and they do a great job of presenting it without going academic. They have good challenges for kids too. I've been several times and taken a range of people there. It's a great insite to past lifestyles, local coal mining, geology, railways and canals.
Attended museum to undertake my role as steward. A lovely museum which includes quizzes for children.
Visited just over a hour before closing so couldn't get to spend to much time looking at everything so will be returning as tickets are valid for 1 year. As I arrived I got my ticket and entered the museum wear I was greeted by a really friendly member of staff who told me a bit about the museum and what they have on display and wear each display is. There is everything from the history of printing, mineing and iron working there is even a little shop showing what you would have found in one and how things looked which is really interesting to see compaird to how things look now. This is a great museum with lots to see and able to learn so much from here. This museum had a cafe and small shop. There is toilets here. There is step free access to the museum but from what I could see it's only to the ground floor. I really hope to return very soon and spend more time looking around.
I really enjoyed my visit it was the first time I had been to Somerset and as a ex coal miner found it very interesting I will definitely visit again if in the area It is a credit to everybody involved keep up the good work!
My husband and I loved this little museum and spent an enjoyable morning looking at the exhibits. It encompasses more than just the local coal mines. The living conditions of the miners and their families are covered in detail. It also depicts the trades associated with mining. All in all a very pleasant experience and cheap too.(PS6 each for yearly ticket). Our only regret being the cafe was closed, could have murdered a coffee at the end of our visit. We will be returning. (30/10/21.)
I visited this museum on a weekday and was using my birthday bus pass through WECA - so got good value of money - Open Tuesday to Friday 2 pm to 5 pm and on Saturday 11 am to 5 pm closed Sunday and Monday but open on Bank holiday Mondays and closed in December and January - run by volunteers and done in a tasteful way - cost is reasonable at PS7 and the ticket lasts for a year and a coffee shop if there are volunteers
