Mbah Soero Mine Pit Site Museum, Mining history museum in Sawahlunto, Indonesia.

The Mbah Soero Mine Pit Site Museum in Sawahlunto is a history museum housed in a former coal mine with two main sections: an information gallery and a tunnel approximately 185 meters long. The historic tunnel was constructed in 1898 and features added stairs for visitor access.

The mine was opened in 1898 and operated as a coal extraction site for several decades before ceasing production around 1932. Its transformation into a museum allowed this industrial past to be preserved and experienced by visitors.

The museum reflects the hardships faced by miners during colonial times, showing how workers toiled in difficult conditions deep underground. The displayed tools and chains offer visitors tangible reminders of daily life in the mines.

The tunnel is 185 metres long and was fitted with stairs during a renovation between 27 June and December 2007, so expect a stepped descent rather than a level walk. The roof and walls are exposed coal, and the underground passage can be damp underfoot. Wear shoes with good grip and check your fitness before entering.

The name Mbah Soero comes from a figure shown by a 2016 study with Andalas University, titled 'Antara Mitos dan Realitas', to have no historical existence: he appears only in fictional stories that grew around the mine. The museum keeps that name.