Big Pit National Coal Museum

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King Coal: The Mining Experience

King Coal: The Mining Experience will be closed from 9-15 September for essential maintenance. The Underground Tour and the rest of the museum will be open as usual.

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STREIC! 1984-1985 STRIKE!

Big Pit National Coal Museum

1 March 2024 – 1 March 2025, 9.30am-4.30am

Half Day Courses: Introduction to Blacksmithing - Big Pit National Coal Museum

Big Pit National Coal Museum

14, 16 & 18 October 2024, 10 - 12 OR 1 - 3

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