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MNM Stammdësch : Conferences about the history of the “Minett”

Our museum has also scheduled a cycle of conferences on the history of regional iron ore mining for 2025. In a pleasant atmosphere, historians, witnesses and other specialists come to speak to shed more light on an aspect of history. Our conference meetings take place from January to April on the last Thursday of each month at 8:00 pm. We will inform you about the topics in a timely manner. Everyone is welcome. The participation is free of charge.

Rumelange: The day of St. Barbara in honor of the miners

The day of St. Barbara was celebrated in honor of the miners with a parade through the city, a memorial ceremony in front of the monument for the miners, a mass in our tunnel and a tasty lunch at the cultural center.

MNM Stammdësch: The engineering profession at the ARBED

Tursday, November 28 at 8 pm - Free admission From iron mines to financial risks, through contact with customers and human resources, Jean Goniva’s career illustrates the versatility of the engineering profession. A member of the MNM Board of Directors, he looks back on his almost 40 years in the service of ARBED and the steel industry. The conference takes place on Thursday, November 28th 2024 at 8 pm in the multipurpose room of our reception building. Language: Luxembourgish. Everyone is welco [...]

Special guided tour in the warm glow of carbide lamps

on 23 and 24 November Experience the underground world with a guided tour featuring carbide lamps, the iconic lamp that illuminated the path for miners. Discover the rich history and challenges faced by those who toiled in the depths, only illuminated by the warm glow of carbide lamps. Start times: 2 pm, 3 pm and 4 pm Booking and tickets: https://mnm.regiondo.com/visite-speciale-a-la-lumiere-des-lampes-a-carbure

“Minett Treasures Kidsday” on October 19th

The MNM is at the “Minett Treasures Kidsday” on 19 October in the „Centre Nature et Forêt Ellergonn“ in Esch/Alzette from 10 am to 6 pm. We present different types of miners' lights with fire, flames, strange smells and little surprises.

Restauration of the wheel loader Eimco 912

The Museum’s « Technical Service » embarked on the ambitious restauration of a wheel loader type Eimco 912, breathing new life into a piece of history. A delegation of the MNM picked up that engine end of January 2024 in Recklinghausen’s training mine. Design sans titre - 1 Design sans titre - 1

New: Tour “Hutbierg” at Rumelange

July 20th, August 10th and September 7th with start time at 10 am. On a 6 km walk over the "Hutbierg" in Rumelange, our guide will show you some structural and mechanical remains from the mining period. You will also get an insight into the beautiful landscape, its formation by the iron ore mining and its reconquest by mother nature. Booking and tickets:  

Trail des Mines 2024: behind the scenes

In addition to the staff of the organizer, a team of volunteers, guides and of the staff of the MNM led by the coordinator of the technical service, Raymond Hoffmann, was on duty to ensure the tunnel safety. A big thank you to them all.

MNM Shop: various original carbide lamps available

Now in the MNM shop: various historical models of carbide lamps as a decorative object. Also perfect for as a gift, for collecting or as a souvenir.

New: MNM box set Gin “Made in Luxembourg”

New in the MNM shop: - a box set with three carefully curated bottles of gin, each exquisite in 5cl portions. The collection embodies a harmonious fusion of exceptional aromas and first-class quality from local cultivation made in Luxembourg by Opyos Beverages in Keiwelbach.