“Minett Treasures Kidsday” on October 19th
15.10.2024
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
2.08.2024
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
10.07.2024
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
4.07.2024
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
30.05.2024
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”
18.04.2024
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.
Luxembourg’s iron ore industry in moving images
10.04.2024
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.
New wooden stamps for a side mine
28.03.2024
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
Security briefing 2024
27.03.2024
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.
Result 2023: 12.500 visitors in our mine
27.03.2024
The MNM General Assembly met on Friday, March 15th 2024 in the multipurpose room. Result: 12.500 persons in 2023 visited our tunnel. A big “Thank You” to the Ministry of the Economy (Direction Général Tourisme), to the City of Rumelange and to all of you.