Saarländisches Bergbaumuseum, Mining museum in Bexbach, Germany.

The Saarländisches Bergbaumuseum is housed in the Hindenburgturm, an observation tower in the Blumengarten of Bexbach. Each floor of the tower covers a separate department, from the history of the Saar mines' administration under German and French rule to coking, transport and miners' social life. A separate annex holds temporary exhibitions, and a realistic underground gallery shows timber, steel props and hydraulic shields.

The museum was founded in 1934 and documents coal mining from the 15th century in the Saarland region. Major expansions of mining operations occurred in the mid-20th century, reflecting the growing importance of coal extraction during that period.

The museum displays tools and personal belongings that miners used daily, along with photographs of their families and community life. These collections tell the story of the people who worked in the coal mines and how their families lived in the mining villages.

The museum operates during late spring through early fall, with varying hours depending on whether you visit on a weekday or weekend. Plan several hours for a visit, especially if you want to explore all five floors with exhibits.

The building itself was originally an observation tower that was later converted into a museum. From the platform at about 40 meters high, you see a landscape shaped by more than 200 years of mining activity.