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Exclusive tour with carbide lamps on November 22 and 23, 2025

A visit to the gallery with carbide lamps is a fascinating journey into the past. These lamps, used by miners as a source of light, plunge you into the dark but exciting world of mining. An awe-inspiring experience that brings to life the challenges and courage of those who worked underground. Booking and tickets: www.mnm.lu (calendar)

Exclusively in the museum of mines store: statuette of miners in noble bronze

Made by the renowned Plein art foundry, the filigree treatment and detailed design of the 17 cm-high statuettes are eye-catching - perfect as a souvenir, gift or addition to your collection. The unique Miner statuette is available in the store of the Natiomal Mine Museum.in Rumelange. Further information at info@mnm.lu or +352 56 56 88

New: MNM-Train as a set of building bricks

The National Mining Museum and Lubrix present our MNM train as a building block. With 400 high-quality building blocks in full color and authentic design, this set is a delight for all young and old builders and railway fans. A complete set includes the MNM locomotive with remote control, two wagons and rails. Each part is also available separately. You can obtain the set in the MNM store or via Payconiq (QR-Code). For further information, please contact us by e-mail info@mnm.lu or by telephone [...]

Minister of Labour visits the Mining Museum

The Minister of Labor, Georges Mischo, visited the Musée National des Mines in Rumelange and was impressed by the exhibition and the historical importance of the Minette region to Luxembourg's economic development. He was welcomed and accompanied by MNM President Henri Haine, members of our Board of Directors and staff.

Safety training at the Mine museum

Safety training for the entire MNM team is required every year to ensure visitor safety. This time, Gilles Krier and Rumelange firefighters demonstrated how an injured person is evacuated from the gallery, while Guy Hoffmann and Joe Merres refreshed first-aid skills on the spot.

The National Mining Museum remains a major tourist attraction in Luxembourg

The MNM Annual General Meeting drew up a very positive balance sheet: last year, we once again welcomed 11,900 visitors. Thanks to the many guides and train drivers, staff and volunteers, the mine remains an important tourist attraction in Luxembourg.

MNM-Stammdësch: Conference about the geology of the Minette

Robert Colbach, Director of the "Service géologique de l'État", presents some aspects of the complex geological evolution of the Minette. Topics include the age and formation of the iron ore, as well as its mineralogical composition and structure. Meet us on Thursday, March 27 at 8:00 pm in our multi-purpose room in the reception building. Language: Luxembourgish. Everyone is cordially invited. Admission is free.

New Year’s reception for the MNM team

The MNM Board of Directors invited the museum’s staff, guides, train drivers and volunteers to a New Year’s drink with a good bite as grateful recognition. A big tank you from the whole team.

MNM-Conference: Photos as a source of mining history

To write the history of the Luxembourg mines you need many different sources, and photos are among the most interesting. Using the example of some pictures from the archive of the MNM, Denis Klein shows the difficulties of taking photos in a mine containing the information that the historian can draw from the images. The conference takes place on Thursday, January 30th at 8 pm in the multipurpose room of our reception building. Language: Luxembourgish. Everyone is welcome. The admission is free.