Mining Museum of Asturias, Mining heritage museum in Samartín del Rei Aurelio, Spain.
The Mining Museum of Asturias occupies a former coal washery building with a cylindrical central structure and two exhibition wings. The collection includes machinery, tools, and documents that document mining operations across several centuries.
The museum was founded in 1994 and documents the development of coal mining in the Asturian coalfields from the 18th century onward. The collection shows how this industry shaped the region during industrialization.
The museum displays equipment and photographs from the daily lives of miners who shaped the industrial development of Asturias. These objects and records give visitors insight into the lives and work of people who labored underground.
Access is available from Tuesday to Sunday during morning hours, with guided tours offered. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes since the visit includes underground areas.
A simulated mine shaft allows visitors to descend in a cage and experience the working conditions below ground. This firsthand experience conveys how dangerous and physically demanding the job was.
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