Shop
A wide range of minerals to buy as well as souvenirs and books.
Temple Mine
Take a guided tour into an authentic 1920s lead and fluorspar mine and try your hand at panning for ‘gold’.
Museum
Experience the fascinating history of the Derbyshire mining industry, and of the many families who made their living from this gruelling work. The Museum has something for everyone to enjoy and learn from.
Learning
A range of activities and tours to suit a wide range of educational needs.
Summer Events
Summer events: The Museum is open 11-4 every day with mine tours at 11am, 1pm & 2.10pm – ring 01629 583834 to book places on mine tours. On the 1st Sunday of each month the 1pm mine tour is by candle light. You can see the mine as the miners did. Pop in and have a…
Opening Times 2026
From the 1st of April the Museum is open every day from 10:55am to 4:00pm. Mine Tours are available at 11:00am, 1:00pm and 2:10pm every day. Please call 01629 583834 to reserve a place on a mine tour.