Minett Treasures

Are you ready?

Minett Treasures is back in 2026!

Have you always dreamt of being a miner or steelworker?

This is your chance! Travel back in time during our Kids Day and discover the treasures of the Minett region!

On October 17, 2026, "Minett Treasures" invites children and their families for an unforgettable day full of adventure, discoveries and, of course, plenty of opportunities to recharge your batteries. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of industrial culture with exciting workshops and activities, be creative with DIY projects and take the role of a miner.

Come along and let yourself be enchanted by the history of the Minett!

Presale

Regular price: 5€ / child (adults free)

Presale price: 4€ / child (adults free)

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Fun activities

All day long children can participate in fun activities all centered around the theme of industrial heritage. More details soon…

Fuelling up on energy

The local restaurant “Brasserie Schmëdd” and multiple foodtrucks will give you plenty of opportunities to fuel up on energy.

A family taking a cute picture together at the event — ©ORT SUD

A closeup of old tools of the mining past — ©ORT SUD

A child breaking the soil and digging for fossils — ©ORT SUD

A closeup of a miniature wooden train — ©ORT SUD

A child next to a steelworks safety suit — ©ORT SUD

Old mining lamps - wax and carbid lamps - on display — ©ORT SUD

Collected stamps from the first Minett Treasures event — ©ORT SUD

Kids listening attentively at one of the workshops — ©ORT SUD

Closeup of the miner dogmark workshop, as a tag is being produced — ©ORT SUD

A makeshift shopfront to teach kids about pricing and salaries — ©ORT SUD

Props used when taking pictures at the event — ©ORT SUD

A child waits patiently as their official diploma is being completed — ©ORT SUD

two miniature wooden trains from a workshop — ©ORT SUD

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Where?
Museum of the Cockerill Mine
1, Ellergronn, L-4114 Esch-sur-Alzette
When?
Saturday 17/10/2026
10:00 - 18:00

How to get there

There is a number of parking spots on-site but we would appreciate if you parked your car in the city center of Esch-sur-Alzette and used public transportation to come to the Ellergronn. All relevant information can be found below:

Use the mobility planner to plan your trip

Plan of the Busline 12

By train to the train station in Esch-sur-Alzette

Bus stop Gare: Bus 12 to Hiehl - Pl. Pierre Ponath

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P1 - Park & Ride Belval | Gare Belval Université

Train to Esch-sur-Alzette (4 times per hour)

Bus stop Gare: Bus 12 to Hiehl - Pl. Pierre Ponath

P2 - Parking Place de la Résistance

Bus stop Terres Rouges : Bus 12 to Hiehl - Pl. Pierre Ponath

P3 - Escher Parkhaus

Bus stop Gare: Bus 12 to Hiehl - Pl. Pierre Ponath