Salgótarján mining museum

The Salgótarján mining museum is a museum dedicated to coal extraction and displays machinery, hand tools, and historical photographs from the region. Its collection also includes documentary films that explain the mining methods and techniques used in this area.

The museum was founded in 1965 and documents mining history that drove the economic growth of Salgótarján. Coal extraction was the foundation of the town's prosperity and population for many decades.

The museum displays personal belongings and testimonies from former miners that show what daily work underground was like. These objects reflect the working-class identity that shaped the town for generations.

The museum is easy to reach within the town and offers orientation help, though it stays closed on Mondays. Information materials are available in Hungarian and English to guide you through the displays.

The museum is part of the Dornyay Béla Museum network and holds a notable collection of geological specimens from surrounding mining areas. These minerals and rocks show the natural resources that brought wealth to the region.

Location: Salgótarján

Official opening: April 30, 1965

Part of: Dornyay Béla Museum

Address: Zemlinszky Rezső út 1.

Website: https://dornyaymuzeum.hu/banyaszati-kiallitohely

GPS coordinates: 48.10335,19.80037

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:02