Event:Summer of fun: Pit Girl Powerhouse
Come join us at Big Pit National Coal Museum for our Pit Girl Powerhouse walk-in workshop, celebrating feminism in the coal mines! From 11am-3pm on Saturday the 27 August, and anybody can call in on the day.
We will explore the hidden history of female miners within the mines. What was their role? How did they dress? We are inviting young people aged 10-15 to learn and share the history of this powerhouse of pit girls. This live creative session at Big Pit will include a tour of the museum’s current Tip Girls exhibition, and a creative session exploring the history of pit girls through creating their own decorative pit girl uniforms. All materials and instruction with be provided.
The Pit Girl Powerhouse workshop has been devised by artist Abigail Fraser for the 9to90 outreach program of GS Artists, Swansea, in collaboration with Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales & the Welsh Government Summer of Fun.
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Parking
If you are arriving by car you will need to pay on arrival. £5 per day. FREE for disabled badge holders and motorbikes. This charge is for parking only – entry to the Museum remains free.
Visting by public transport, bike or foot?
You can plan your journey using the Traveline Cymru website or by calling their helpline on 0800 464 0000.
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- Our coffee shop serves a small range of hot and cold drinks, cakes and snacks.
- The Museum shop will be open during your visit.
- You are welcome to bring a picnic to the Museum.
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