Play and learn with your under 5s! Join us as we explore one of our fun weekly themes through storytelling, activities, singing and crafts.

Aged 7-12? Get creative at our hands-on monthly club, working with authentic materials to learn practical techniques!

Aged 11-16? Join us for our hands-on monthly STEAM Club. Enjoy a creative twist on your STEM subjects using authentic materials to explore the skills behind mining.

Be inspired by the Art Collection of the National Coal Mining Museum with our exciting Adult Art Workshops.

Are you a creative person? Do you enjoy trying new things? Join us for an uplifting afternoon every Friday, no previous experience needed.

Carers go free, no need to book a ticket.

Home Educators are always welcome at NCMME. Every month you can get a deeper understanding of the museum with our specially tailored workshops.

Get ready for the ultimate Minecraft-themed escape room challenge! Dive into an adventure where you’ll solve riddles, crack codes, and problem solve your way to victory! Do you have what it takes to escape?

7+ years. Max. 3 children per group.

Stay and play with your under 5s! Join us for a play session which will include activities such as dressing up, sensory tuft trays, sensory dark tent, a story corner, musical instruments and crafts.

Love LEGO? Keen on coding? Build your own coal mine cart and learn how to make it move in this creative programming workshop. No experience required.

Join us in our Pit Wood for our Easter scavenger hunt where we'll be looking out for blossoming flowers, budding leaves and tweeting birds.

Immerse yourself in a 1970s mining community & explore the unique heritage of rag rugging.

Join artists Lenny and Whale to explore animation techniques. Design characters using paper-based drawing and collage approaches, and bring your art to life!