NationalMiningMuseum
@NatMiningMuseum
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We are the National Mining Museum Scotland, a 5* visitor attraction and winner of Scotland's Best Visitor Experience 2009, based in the Lady Victoria Colliery.
Scotland, United Kingdom
Joined May 2009
Well done to all pupils for achieving their @HHAwardScot Silver Level for all their hard work on this project!
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We've been delighted to work with @SFootballMuseum on this fantastic exhibition, From Pit to Pitch!! Pop along to Hampden to see it soon ⚽️⚒️
Our fantastic exhibition 'From Pit to Pitch' was officially opened today by @MareeToddMSP with guests from @NatMiningMuseum @MuseumsGalScot @ScottishFA @PartickThistle & more, inc the stars of the show - those who feature in our exhibition film 🪖⛏️⚽️ Thank you to all involved!
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* School Trips * we're taking part in the Great British School Trip & bus funding is now open again! Apply today for a visit with us - Our school programme is available for all ages, offering a "mine of information" from social studies topics to STEM!
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Please help us by voting for our iconic red NCB gate in the @LoveOfGates competition! Only a few hours left to get your votes in! The poll is attached below and is the first option @coal_legacies. Go vote now! Thank you!
The last of the straight to final category choices! Fingers ready for Category 11 Named Gates. (Pics 👆) #lovegates #namedgates
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RT @coal_legacies: #MiningLandscapes favourite (and our second home) the Lady Victoria Colliery gates at #Newtongrange home of the @NatMini…
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Winter Closure: the Museum will close on Sun 22nd December @ 4pm & will re-open on Mon 6th January @ 10am. On behalf of all the staff & volunteers here at NMMS, thank you all for your continued support & we wish you all a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
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RT @coal_legacies: Little pop up exhibition @NatMiningMuseum featuring the #Coal Magazine first published in 1947 not just for mine workers…
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We're delighted to be working with @SFootballMuseum on this exciting new exhibition "From Pit to Pitch" which is now open!! You can see it as part of your visit at their Museum. Full details 👇
Our new exhibition is open! 'From Pit To Pitch' explores the links between mining & football in Scotland⛏️⚽️ 📽️Hear the stories of those who lived through the hard graft of the mines & how football changed their lives. Enjoy this exhibit as part of your Museum entry ticket.
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@Derek_Douglas50 It was a great episode but a shame it came across that the Lady Vic is still an abandoned colliery! No mention of the fact that it is a 5 start visitor attraction easily accessible by train!
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@STVStudios @Channel4 The programme gave the impression that the Lady Vic is still an abandoned colliery but the museum is very much open to the public and welcoming visitors 7 days a week!
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Please join us for "Remembering the Miner's Strike" on Fri 29th Nov! Free, informal, community event starting at 1pm. Full info in the poster below & did we mention that there will be cake?! Please share! @DennisCanavan #MinersStrike #CoalNotDole #Reminiscence
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@NewtongrangePS Thank you all for taking part! It looks like you all had an "electric" time 😅😊!
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RT @NewtongrangePS: More photos from P4M's trip to @NatMiningMuseum, lots of fun! #aspirebelieveachieve
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RT @NewtongrangePS: Lots of fun @NatMiningMuseum today for our Powering Up workshop! We learned lots about energy! #aspirebelieveachieve ht…
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We are delighted to receive the Autism Friendly Award from @Autism ! This award shows that we are committed to offering an industry approved autism-friendly environment. With thanks to @MuseumsGalScot & @AsdaFoundation @SENDinMuseums for their support.
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*Remembering The Miner's Strike* Join us on Fri 29th Nov, 1 - 3pm, for a blether and brew at this *free* event! More info in the photo and on our website. #reminiscence #Museumevent #MinersStrike @coal_legacies @MidLibraries @MidlothianView @Mid_Advertiser
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CAFE STAFF REQUIRED FOR IMMEDIATE START (MONDAY - THURSDAY). For full info and an application form please see website. ..
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