Shop

A wide range of minerals to buy as well as souvenirs and books.

Temple Mine

Take a guided tour into an authentic 1920s lead and fluorspar mine and try your hand at panning for ‘gold’.

Museum

Experience the fascinating history of the Derbyshire mining industry, and of the many families who made their living from this gruelling work. The Museum has something for everyone to enjoy and learn from.

 

Learning

A range of activities and tours to suit a wide range of educational needs.

December @ the Museum!

We have so much happening at the Museum this December! There are heritage walks on the 13th December, the 27th December and the 30th December. Details are on the poster. Christmas Eve is a very special date in the miners' calendar as we leave a candle burning in...

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Opening hours

 Opening hours 2023 / 2024

 6th Nov 2023 – 25th March 2024:

Open weekends and Derbyshire school holidays 11am-4pm with mine tours at 11am & 1pm & 2.10pm.

We will open during the week for pre-booked groups of 10+ people. ‘Phone 01629 583834 to arrange this.

Christmas 2023: We will be open every day from the 26th Dec 2023 through to the 7th Jan 2024 from 11am-3pm with mine tours at 11am & 1pm each day of the holidays.

Don’t miss out on our special events – keep an eye on the News page of the website and our Facebook page.

See our News page for more details on holiday opening dates, times and events.