Dogs

Visiting the museum with your dog?

Here are some things to keep in mind while visiting with your pet:

1) Short leads

You are welcome to explore the museum grounds with your dog on a short lead (not extendable).

2) The Underground Tour

No animals at all, including assistance dogs, are allowed underground.

3) The Waiting Room, Pithead Baths, King Coal: The Mining Experience and all other Building

Whilst dogs are welcome to explore the site, they can’t be taken into any building or catering outlet (with the exception of assistance dogs).

4) Pick up after your pet

Please help us keep the museum clean by picking up after your dog and disposing of any waste once you have left the site.

If you do not, you will be requested to leave the site immediately.

5) Be mindful of others

While lots of people love dogs, some visitors may be scared of them.

Please keep your dogs close and do not let them run up to, or jump on, other visitors.

You will be requested to leave the site immediately should your dog’s behave be deemed as dangerous or out of control.