Springhill Miners Museum (Society)
Tour A Mine
Record #:
MCC0095
Last Modified:
14 Aug 2018
Last Full Update:
14 Aug 2017
Location
| Located In | Springhill |
| Where To Find Us | Springhill Miners Museum 145 Black River Rd Springhill, NS B0M 1X0 |
| Areas Served | Nova Scotia ; Springhill |
Contact
| Social Media |  |
| springhillminersmuseum@hotmail.com | |
| Phone | 902-597-3449 |
| Contact | Paul Atkinson, President; Phone: (Cell) (902)669-0326 |
| Alternate Contact | Roberta McMasters, Manager/ Curator; Phone: (902) 694-5909 |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 2501 Parrsboro, NS B0M 1X0 |
Description & Services
| Information | Tour the depths of a Springhill coal mine, famous in song and legend, with one of the museum's knowledgeable guides. Hear stories of the disaster of 1891, the 1916 subterranean fire which raged through the galleries, the loss of 39 men in the 1956 explosion and the major “bump” in 1958 which killed 75 men. The Miners’ Museum displays unique artifacts of the history of the town and its remarkable industrial heritage. Other features include a gift shop, picnic area, and parking with trailer access to free water hookups. Bus tours are welcome. The Springhill Miner’s Museum is wheelchair accessible. There is an admission fee; Visa and MasterCard are accepted. |
| Hours | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm |
| Dates | Mid-May to mid-October |
Special Information
| Tags | Cultural ; Fundy Connect ; Museum ; Recreation Categories ; Tourism |
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