Charity: The National Coal Mining Museum for England

The National Coal Mining Museum for England is a charity which preserves the rich heritage of the coal mining industry, offering a totally unique experience for visitors of all ages. Free to enter the Museum is located at Caphouse Colliery in Wakefield, and provides a fascinating insight into the lives of coal miners and their communities. Visitors can take an incredible trip down beneath the earth of their 140M underground tour, discover centuries of coal mining history on their Time Tunnel experience, explore interactive exhibits, discover monumental collections of machinery and mining objects, enjoy changing exhibitions and events, and discover beautiful surrounding woodland, and nature trails. They share and protect the stories and memories of generations of coal mining communities across the country, keeping the story of coal alive and relevant now and in the future.