Hornické muzeum Harrachov, Mining museum in Harrachov, Czech Republic

The Hornické muzeum Harrachov is a museum set within a former fluorite mine featuring roughly 1000 meters of walkable tunnels. The route winds through underground passages with lighting and displays of mineral deposits and mining-related exhibits throughout.

The fluorite-bearing vein was known from the second half of the 18th century, but industrial mining ran only from 1957 to 1992. Exploration began in 1947; in 1957 the deposit passed to Rudné doly Jeseník. Mining ended on 30 September 1992 after more than 380,000 tonnes of ore, and the mining museum with its guided adit opened in 2003.

The displays showcase the tools and objects that miners used every day, giving a sense of what their work and life in the tunnels were like. Walking through these exhibits, visitors experience how harsh and physical this labor was for local workers.

Visitors receive a protective helmet at the entrance and should bring warm layers, as the tunnels stay cool underground. Good footwear is essential since the ground can be uneven and damp in places.

The museum displays original working mining machinery including a complete hoisting system and an electric locomotive from the mine's operating days. These machines help visitors grasp the technical side of how extraction actually worked.