# National Mining Museum Scotland, Newtongrange — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Step into Scotland's coal mining heritage at this award-winning colliery attraction where interactive exhibits and original machinery bring industrial history vividly to life for all ages. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/newtongrange/attractions/national-mining-museum-scotland (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Museum # National Mining Museum Scotland Lady Victoria Colliery [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1159521571078208630&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [National Mining Museum Scotland](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/116377961896952146478) **In short:** National Mining Museum Scotland is a museum in Newtongrange, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 1,085 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About National Mining Museum Scotland Step into Scotland's coal mining heritage at this award-winning colliery attraction where interactive exhibits and original machinery bring industrial history vividly to life for all ages. ## What's nearby - Palletways 200m away - Pastel 300m away - Co-op Food - Dalkeith - Main Street 300m away - Memories of India 600m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Free car park - ✓Free street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet ### Payment - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Friday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Kristin](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/109207052921187281391/reviews) ★★★★★ Went on a fabulous tour led by Jim! What a knowledgeable and funny guy! We learned a lot and had a great time. Super clean facility from bathrooms to the cafe. We even had some delicious cheese scones with clotted cream and ham before heading out. Parking was easy and free!! Very enjoyable! · via Google [Lewis McCulloch](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/114904299157691550950/reviews) ★★★★★ Brilliant day out. The written exhibition areas are excellent, it was to learn about all the mining in the Clackmannanshire area I'm from - as the exhibits cover all the mining areas in central Scotland. The tour was entertaining and informative. I wish the NCB didn't strip out as much machinery from the the Pitt head area, but still was great to see. I hope in future there's even more areas open to see, it's such a large site and would be fun to wander and explore more. · via Google [LL Saj (Lui)](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/102017643657187931137/reviews) ★★★★★ We booked the tour - it was with Jim who is a very passionate former miner, and knowledgeable about the place and industry itself. This is a nice place, serving warm food within reasonable price. The entire tour in itself is worth to do if you are in the area. · via Google [Amy Nash](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/105293853935282154455/reviews) ★★★★★ If you're on the hunt for a beautiful wedding venue in Midlothian, we really could not recommend the National Mining Museum enough! We had our wedding there in October and it was just everything we were looking for, and more. The spaces are really incredible just as they are (especially if you're looking for a more industrial aesthetic) but as a dry hire you also have so much freedom to make it your own, and Kerry and the whole team there were so helpful and kind - honestly a real delight to work with! Our guests absolutely loved it, especially the mini tour they went on with Neil during the drinks reception! The museum is also so well connected to Edinburgh that it was super easy for our family and friends from across the country to get there which was an added bonus. It really was so perfect, so I'd definitely drop the team a line if you're looking for something similar! Photos by Susie Olzen Photography. · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x4887be8f784e4d1d:0x101772b9b984fc76!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Visitors say this museum offers informative and interactive exhibits, including well-preserved mining equipment and buildings, and guided tours led by knowledgeable former miners. They also highlight the friendly and welcoming staff, as well as the well-priced cafe with delicious food. Others mention the convenient free parking and accessibility features like a lift. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** Lady Victoria Colliery, Newtongrange, Dalkeith, EH22 4QN [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=55.8623561%2C-3.0655970) **Category** Museums & Galleries **Guest rating** 4.7 / 5 (1,085 reviews) **Suitable for** Ages 4+ **Setting** Indoor & outdoor **Good for children** Yes **Toilets on site** Yes **Destination** Newtongrange [More attractions in Newtongrange](https://staycation.co.uk/newtongrange/attractions) ★ 4.7 (1,085 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/national-mining-museum-scotland-p251121?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [0131 663 7519](tel:01316637519) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Newtongrange **Postcode** EH22 4QN **Payment** Contactless **Plus Code** 9C7RVW6M+WQ [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x4887be8f784e4d1d:0x101772b9b984fc76!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x4887be8f784e4d1d:0x101772b9b984fc76!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x4887be8f784e4d1d:0x101772b9b984fc76!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Newtongrange Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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National Mining Museum Scotland is best for ages 4+. ### Is National Mining Museum Scotland wheelchair accessible? National Mining Museum Scotland has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### Is there parking at National Mining Museum Scotland? Yes: free car park and free street parking. ### How do I contact National Mining Museum Scotland? 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