Musée de la mine de Brassac-les-Mines
Museum in the former machine house of the Bayard shaft, with 160 m of reconstructed galleries covering five centuries of coal mining.
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About the museum
The Mining Museum opened in 1990 in the former machine house of the Bayard site in Brassac-les-Mines. This building generated and converted the energy needed to extract coal. The last coal skip was hauled up the shaft on July 28, 1978, and the buildings were preserved after mining ended.
The museum honours the miners and tells the story of coal mining in the Brassac basin over five centuries. The route includes 160 metres of galleries faithfully reconstructed to show the miners' daily work and living conditions.
Visits are either guided or, depending on the period, self-guided with an audio guide available in German, English, French and Italian.
Highlights
- 160 m of galleries faithfully reconstructed
- Housed in the former machine house of the Bayard shaft
- Five centuries of coal mining in Auvergne
- Scenes of the miners' daily life
- Audio guide in four languages
Permanent exhibition
- Galeries reconstituées de la mine – In the former machine house, 160 m of faithfully reconstructed galleries show the work and daily life of miners in the Brassac basin.
- Founded
- 1990
- Operated by
- Commune de Brassac-les-Mines
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €7 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €4Children |
| Children & teens | €4free up to age 4 · Free for children under 5. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €6 per personFrom 10 people: €6 for adults and €3 for children. Groups of 10 to 25 people. |
Payment by bank card, cheque, Chèques-Vacances or cash.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
According to the tourist office information sheet, the museum is not accessible to wheelchair users. Animals are not admitted.
Kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 1.5 hrs |
|---|---|
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 4 |
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Car and coach parking on site.
The museum is in the hamlet of Bayard, Brassac-les-Mines; groups book through the town hall, 51 rue Charles Souligoux.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
Shaded picnic area, public toilets, a performance hall and parking for cars and coaches, according to the tourist office information sheet. The municipal website does not mention Wi-Fi.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| Audio guide | yes (DE, EN, FR, IT) |
| Good to know | The average visit lasts 90 minutes, both for groups and individuals. Guided tours last 60 to 90 minutes and are given in French; the self-guided visit with audio guide takes about 90 minutes. The staff speak French and English. |
