National Mining Museum Scotland
National Mining Museum Scotland is a national museum & exhibition in Midlothian, Scotland. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.
| Price | Adult £9.50 · Child £3.50 · Family £21 Official: exhibition plus guided tour with an ex-miner adult £9.50, child 7-15 £3.50, under-7 free, family (2+2) £21; galleries only £4 adult, children free. Newtongrange. |
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| Opening times | Daily 10am-4pm. |
| Best time to go | Weekdays; guided pit tour. |
| School holiday tip | Late August is the sweet spot for English/Welsh visitors: Scottish schools are back by mid-August while England/Wales are still on holiday. Early July is the Scottish local peak, so go midweek. Indoor venue: wet half-term days cause surges; check the forecast. |
| Best ages | Most suit about 5-12; free places suit short visits with younger children Best for 7+. |
| If it rains | Mostly indoors: wet days tend to be busiest |
| Money saver | Many are free, so budget for parking and food only; go for 2 hours, not all day. |
| Top tips | Former colliery at Newtongrange with guided tours by ex-miners. |
| What to pack | Snacks, water bottle, pram or carrier, wipes |
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