Scottish Mining Museum Events

The Scottish Mining Museum regularly hold special events in many of our onsite locations. Below are a list of forthcoming events in our calendar, make sure they are in yours.

MIDLOTHIAN DOORS OPEN DAY
MIDLOTHIAN DOORS OPEN DAY

HEADFRAME
Climb the headframe of the Lady Victoria Colliery!  This special behind-the-scenes tour is led by two guides.  Sturdy shoes and jackets (and a good head for heights!!) are essential!  Safety helmets will be provided.  Numbers are strictly limited so please book in advance.  Tour times 10.30, 11.30, 1.30, 2.30 and 3.30. 

BOILER HOUSE TOUR
Tour the Boiler House of the Lady Victoria Colliery and see the Lancashire boilers that powered the colliery.  Sturdy shoes and jackets are advisable.  Safety helmets will be provided.  Numbers are strictly limited so please book in advance.  Tour times 11.30am and 2.30pm.

The two tours are free of charge, however, normal admission fees apply for the museums exhibitions and tours.

This event takes place on : 11/09/2010 at 10am-5pm     remind me about this event Remind Me

The Scottish Mining Museum Presents: BRASS IN THE PARK 2010
2010 Event Information
 
The Scottish Mining Museum Presents
BRASS IN THE PARK 2010
FRIDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2010 – Newbattle High School
Gala Concert Commencing 7.30 pm
 
SATURDAY 11 SEPTEMBER 2010 - Scottish Mining Museum
BAND CONTESTS FOR SENIOR & YOUTH BANDS
A full day of music and entertainment - 10.00 am to 6.00 pm
 

SUNDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 2010 – Scottish Mining Museum
PRAISE IN BRASS, VARIOUS BAND PERFORMANCES
& FINALE WITH MASSED BRASS AND PIPE BANDS
A great afternoon of music and entertainment - 12noon to 5.30 pm

Daily Charges: Adults £6, Senior Citizens £5 and accompanied children £1. Weekend tickets are available at £12. For further information, phone Julie Sanderson on 0791 779 8655

 Brass in the park coincides with Midlothian Doors Open Day, so come along for a special headframe or boilerhouse tour of the museum in between bands! (Places are limited so advance booking is recommended. Call 0131 663 7519 for details)

 

This event takes place on : 12/09/2010 at All day     remind me about this event Remind Me

GEOLOGY WEEKEND
GEOLOGY WEEKEND

Come along and learn a bit about geology and also a new craft!  Have a go at making felt, see how the different strands compress and tangle to form a solid fabric...a lot like sedimentary rock!   It's wet, soapy, messy and great fun!!

Places on the workshop are FREE OF CHARGE thanks to funding from Museums Galleries Scotland and are suitable for kids 5 and over.  Only 10 places available so call now on 0131 663 7519 to book.

This event takes place on : 18/09/2010 at 2pm     remind me about this event Remind Me

GEOLOGY WEEKEND
GEOLOGY WEEKEND

Book your place now on this fantastic workshop where you will learn all about Volcanos and create your own miniature model, fill it with our magic solution and then watch your model bubble and erupt!

Places are FREE OF CHARGE thanks to funding from Museums Galleries Scotland.  Suitable for age 5 and upwards.  Only 10 places available to call now on 0131 663 7519 to book.

This event takes place on : 18/09/2010 at 11.30am     remind me about this event Remind Me

Construction Club: TechCard Roadster - Gears
Construction Club: TechCard Roadster - Gears

Spend a Wednesday afternoon during the school holidays learning how things work! Explore basic engineering principles to make things move, buzz, grab and tilt.

This TechCard looks good and uses gears! The workshop introduces principles such as gear ratios.

The TechCard Roadster workshop is Free!

The workshop is on Wednesday 20th October and takes place in the Operations Centre. It is suitable for children 7 years and over. Younger children may take part as long as parents stay and help. There are 10 spaces available for the session and tickets can be booked in advance at reception or by calling 0131 663 7519.

 

This event takes place on : 20/10/2010 at 2pm-3pm     remind me about this event Remind Me

HALLOWEEN DISCO AND GHOST TOUR FOR KIDS!
HALLOWEEN DISCO AND GHOST TOUR FOR KIDS!

Kids, don't miss a fantastic evening of spooky fun!  Fancy dress, games, ghost tour, disco and refreshments.  Lots of prizes to be won!  Tickets £5 each.  Primary school children only.

This event takes place on : 29/10/2010 at 6.00pm-8.00pm     remind me about this event Remind Me

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS EVENT

Come along and enjoy a Victorian themed tour with our coal sorter Aggie McGhee and experience what Christmas would have been like for the miners and their families.

Visit Santa in his grotto, have a go at making some Victorian Christmas decorations and ride on the Carousel.

This event takes place on : 11/12/2010 at 10am-4pm     remind me about this event Remind Me

"The Wizard of Oz" - Christmas Theatre Production

M&M Theatrical Production's adaptation of The Wizard of Oz has been brought to life with such care and dedication that Judy Garland herself would be fighting to star in it. The magnificent set designed specifically for touring theatre marks a new level of achievement for M&M's theatre production department and the story has been written with so MUCH care and attention to detail that the audience will really believe 'They're not In Kansas anymore'.

Performances at 3pm and 7pm, suitable for all ages.  Tickets available now priced £5.00 per adult, £2.50 per child, £12.50 for a family of 4.  Call 0131 663 7519.

This event takes place on : 12/12/2010 at 3pm & 7pm     remind me about this event Remind Me