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.

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.

Get creative as a family by making a large statement light-up scenescape!

Max. 4 people per family ticket.

Play and learn with your pre-schoolers through Christmas-themed interactive storytelling, activities, singing and crafts.

Grab your wellies, we’re off on a welly walk round our Nature Trail on a woodland rainbow colour hunt.