New exhibition “Au charbon !”
New exhibition : “Au charbon !” From 21 June 2025 to 25 May 2026 photo Caroline Dethier “Au charbon !”, which literally translates as “to the coal !”, is a French idiom meaning ‘Let’s get to work!’. Coal, a combustible, carbon-rich rock formed from the decomposition of plant matter, is the raw material for a […]
Mine is sport !
Mine is sport ! Until 4 May 2025 From the 19th century, mining companies built equipment and encouraged the development of clubs, to supervise the free time of miners and their families while providing them with sporting activities: in fact, sport requires physical skills and hygiene. life which constitute good workers. Sport also reveals individual […]
A LOGO FOR THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HISTORICAL MINING CENTER!
In 2024, the Historical Mining Center is celebrating its 40th anniversary of opening to the public! For this occasion, a dynamic logo with festive colors was created to accompany all the highlights that will punctuate this anniversary. All the elements of the mine are stylized – headframe, slag heaps, mining town – to reflect the […]
The Mining History Centre achieves the national Tourism Quality label
In March, the Mining History Centre achieved the national Tourism Quality label with a compliance rate of over 96% for the 237 criteria judged! All of the services it provides to the public were analysed: information and bookings, signs, the ticket office welcome, the visit, services such as the museum’s restaurant, store and café, the […]
