© Musée National des Mines

National Mining Museum

Where? Carreau de la mine Walert, L-3714 Rumelange

free
with theLuxembourgPass

Life underground

The iron mines have played an active role in Luxembourg’s history and economy. From the 1870s to the 1990s, Luxembourg's iron mines had a major impact on the lives of the country’s inhabitants.

Nowadays, we have forgotten what the daily life of the miners was like, the difficulty of their work, the kinds of tools they used. At the National Mining Museum, you’ll learn all about how mining worked and discover more than a century of technological development through its a large collection, most of which is displayed in underground galleries.

The tours of the mine are always for groups, escorted by a museum guide.

 

More information about accessibility can be downloaded as a .pdf file


Practical information

  • Accessible to all

Culture info

  • Cafeteria
  • History
  • Shop

LuxembourgPass

  • Free guided mine tour, train ride and visit of the exhibition with the LuxembourgPass
  • Free train ride with the LuxembourgPass
  • Free visit of the exhibition with the LuxembourgPass

Comfort & accessibility

  • Parking spaces and disabled parking spaces available 
  • Exhibition in the main building is free of charge 
  • Public (disabled) restroom with a changing table (accessible from one side) 
  • Access to the mine is only possible as part of a booked tour (20-minute ride with the wagon, guided tour duration 1 hour 30 minutes) 
  • Paths in the mine are mostly easy to walk and roll on 

Opening hours

Opening hours are subject to change. Please check them before your visit in order to be sure.
Friday11.07.2025 : 14:00 - 18:00
Saturday12.07.2025 : 14:00 - 18:00
Sunday13.07.2025 : 14:00 - 18:00
MondayClosed
Tuesday15.07.2025 : 14:00 - 18:00
Wednesday16.07.2025 : 14:00 - 18:00
Thursday17.07.2025 : 14:00 - 18:00

Contact

Address: National Mining Museum
Carreau de la mine Walert
L-3714 Rumelange
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More offers

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Guided mine tour & train

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