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THE GREAT OUTDOORS Our outdoor exhibits include a working blacksmith's forge, steam locomotive and winding engine! Enjoy a great day out for visitors of all ages at South Wales Miners' Museum	THE UNDERGROUND EXPERIENCE Explore the history of the South Wales coalfields through the extensive range of exhibits and interactive activities in our "underground experience"	STEAM! No visit to South Wales Miners' Museum is complete without exploring our fantastic working steam engine, as seen here on a visit from Port Talbot born actor Michael Sheen	THE REIGN OF 'KING COAL' Our "underground experience" will give you a taste of life when 'King Coal' ruled South Wales, and features everything from Pit Ponies to miners' lamps - and all for less than the price of a cup of coffee	DESTINATION AFAN Join us here in rural paradise and explore heritage, history and nature in the beautiful surroundings of Afan Forest Park. Wela chi cyn bo hir - see you soon!

Welcome to the website of South Wales Miners' Museum

The Museum was officially opened in 1976 and was the first mining museum in Wales. Located within the beautiful Afan Valley, just six miles from the town of Port Talbot, the museum is one of the many attractions to be found within Afan Forest Park.

A registered charity (no. 1102321), the museum is managed by a team of volunteers, dedicated to promoting the proud industrial heritage of the Afan Valley.

Visit the museum and find yourselves being taken on a historical journey back in time. Our knowledgeable guides, or handheld audio tours will take you through the working life of a South Wales miner, and the hardship that both adults and children of the time would endure.

The museum consists of both our detailed indoor "underground tour" and outdoor exhibits, which include a Blacksmith's Shop, Lamp Room and Engine House with a working, scale model steam train!

All admission charges and donations go directly towards the running and maintenance of the museum.

Join us here, in the beautiful Afan Country Park, and explore the fascinating industrial and social heritage of the South Wales valleys.

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Victorian Christmas Pictures

Our Victorian Christmas Event was attended by 70+ people

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Victorian Christmas 2nd December 2023

Event held December 2023

Nov 1

Halloween night at the Miners Museum 2023

Halloween pictures 2023

THE GREAT OUTDOORS

Our outdoor exhibits include a working blacksmith's forge, steam locomotive and winding engine! Enjoy a great day out for visitors of all ages at South Wales Miners' Museum

THE UNDERGROUND EXPERIENCE

Explore the history of the South Wales coalfields through the extensive range of exhibits and interactive activities in our "underground experience"

STEAM!

No visit to South Wales Miners' Museum is complete without exploring our fantastic working steam engine, as seen here on a visit from Port Talbot born actor Michael Sheen

THE REIGN OF 'KING COAL'

Our "underground experience" will give you a taste of life when 'King Coal' ruled South Wales, and features everything from Pit Ponies to miners' lamps - and all for less than the price of a cup of coffee

DESTINATION AFAN

Join us here in rural paradise and explore heritage, history and nature in the beautiful surroundings of Afan Forest Park. Wela chi cyn bo hir - see you soon!