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Mining Museum |
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Discover a sensational treasure …
The best way of understanding history is to make it yourself ! Take a lift to the bottom of the shaft and travel though 350 metres of underground tunnels. Back at the mine-head, admire the impressive sights at Titan Park and see how plants evolved in the Carboniferous Gardens. |
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The Mining Museum invites you to share a moment in the life of a coalminer. Put your helmet on and get ready for a trip down the shaft !
Cap'Découverte - Musée de la Mine
81130 CAGNAC LES MINES - Tél : 05 63 53 91 70
Fax : 05 63 56 21 36
e-mail : museemine@wanadoo.fr
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Underground tunnels
There are 360 metres of tunnel to explore at the bottom of the shaft: special effects, simulated coal gas explosion, mine cage, etc… |
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Experience a moment in the life of a coal miner and see how technology and industrialisation evolved over time. Original atmospheres recaptured by special effects, sound and light, decors, testimonies, tools and technology. |
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3 exhibition halls
Discover a novel exhibition itinerary covering the mining, industrial and human history of the Carmausin region.
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Shop
Books on mining history, gift items, etc...
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Opening schedule of Mining Museum
- From the 1st november to 30th april : tuesday to saturday : open from 10am to 12am / 14pm to 17pm
Sunday : open from 10am to 12am / 14pm to 18pm
- May, june, september, october
All days : open from 10am to 12am / 14pm to 18pm
- July and august
All days from : open from 10am to 19pm.
Last visit departure : 1 hour before closing.
2006 Fees
Group : from 15 persons. Free : 1/20 person. Children aged until 5 go free at Cap'Découverte.
Adult : 7 €
Child : 4 €
School : 4 €
Group : 5,50 €
Getting to the Mining Museum
A68 Toulouse-Albi
Direction Carmaux RN88
Be careful : The Mining Museum is located at 2 km to Cap'Découverte, direction Cagnac les Mines. |
