Light and safety
Start with the miners’ lamps and compare their design, how they were carried and how they were used. Such differences show how safety and technology changed, without assuming a general story of progress.
Tokens and paperwork
Small administrative objects tell who worked a shift, received material or was granted access. Ask how a token was used and which document supports that explanation.
Recreated settings
The mine gallery and ‘Winkels van Vreuger’ (Shops of Yesteryear) are presentations that evoke a setting. See which parts are original and which were specially made to make the story understandable.
Before you go
There is no fixed weekly schedule. Open days and private appointments determine access; the museum’s own website gives contradictory seasons. Check the date, time, price and appointment directly before you set off.
Sources
This information has been compiled from public sources. Not everything has been confirmed by the museum itself; please check opening hours and prices on the museum's website.