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Scottish Mining Museum
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Lady Victoria Colliery
Newtongrange
EH22 4QN
Midlothian
Scotland
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Collection details
Archives, Industry, Science and Technology, Social History
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Facilities
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Our library is open to the public by appointment only.
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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0131 663 7519
General information (Fax)
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0131 654 1618
Visitor Services for bookings, opening times, shop & coffee shop information.
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visitorservices@scottishminingmuseum.com
Administration for general enquiries about archives and collections.
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enquiries@scottishminingmuseum.com
Website
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www.scottishminingmuseum.com
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Open
From March to October:
Daily 1000-1700.
From November to February:
Daily 1000-1600
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Closed
Christmas & New Year
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Admission charges
Adults: £5.95
Child/Concession: £3.95
Family £17.95
Group rates available
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Discounts
Museums Association
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Description
The Scottish Mining Museum is housed within the Lady Victoria Colliery, one of Europe's finest examples of Victorian architecture and the last remaining colliery in Scotland. The visitor centre contains films, exhibitions, interactives, recreated underground and coalface, Scotland's largest winding engine and recently launched Big Stuff tours which all contribute to bringing the history of Scotland's coal mining industry to the forefront of people's minds. A five star attraction, a venue for weddings and functions for up to 120 people and a great way to spend half a day!
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Collections description
The National Collection for Scottish Coal Mining. This industrial collection includes objects small and large (enormous!), from pit tokens, safety lamps and ranges of tools to mechanical coal cutters and an Anderson Strathclyde Roadheader! The Winding Engine House houses Scotland's largest winding engine.
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Key artists and exhibits
Scotland's largest winding engine is now driven by electricity. Visitors have a chance to see it in action and drive it themselves.
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Articles
News In Brief - Week Ending March 30 2008
Seven More Scottish Museum Collections Get Recognition
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language audio guide available
Information point provided
Parking for coaches
Guided tours
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Collections
General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Public access available to collections information
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Disability Access
Audio guides specifically for blind and partially sighted people
General audio-guide available
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
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Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Children's play area
Events and resources for children and families
Picnic area
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General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
General audio-guide available
Loan service
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
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Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
General audio-guide available
Library
Library with public access
Licensed for weddings
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Picnic area
Refreshments
Research facilities for academics
Restaurant
Shop
Study facilities
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Copyright © 24 Hour Museum
Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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