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

From 11:00 to 16:30 Discover the mine museum during the 2nd edition of the “Open Door”. You are most welcome.

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

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.

The delegations of the MNM Board of Directors and the organizers of the "Trail des Mines" met to ensure the smooth running of a unique experience for the runners through our tunnel. See you on June 30th. All about the “Trail des Mines”:

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 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.

At our recent MNM conference, historian Denis Klein presented and commented on rare film excerpts about the fascinating history of Luxembourg mining. It became a journey back in time for the participants.

Shortly before the start of the new season, our team of volunteers replaced with great commitment the wooden stamps of a side mine. If you would like to see the result and many other elements, simply register for one of the guided tours. In the booking link, the dates of the whole season, also for the next Sunday, are available. Booking and tickets: www.mnm.lu (Booking) Design sans titre - 8

Two weeks ago, the annual security briefing was held for our volunteers, guides, train drivers and staff. One group was led through the tunnel by the technical coordinator, Raymond Hoffmann, another by the coordinator of the collections and the guide, Denis Klein, and the head of the studio, Liam Schanck.