Open-air Mining Museum
back to Attractions Banská ŠtiavnicaBanská Štiavnica - area: Stiavnica Mountains - region: Pohronie
Type of interest: Museums and technical monuments
Mining Museum is located west of the town of Banská Štiavnica, about 1 km in the direction of Levice. It is situated in a picturesque valley below the former mining lake Klinger on the outskirts of the town. As the oldest and most comprehensive thematic exhibition of mining in Slovakia shows the development of ore mining in Central Europe from Middle Ages to the late 20th century.
The most precious exhibit in underground exposure is Gápel on horse power (engine from the mine elevator), which is the only preserved machine of that type in Slovakia. With its significance, the Kachelman water-bar mining machine reigns among the outdoor exhibit objects.
During the tour of the underground you will be dressed in helmet, coat and lamps. Approximate length of the tour is 90 to 100 minutes. It is recommended to wear a suitable footwear and warm clothing during the tour.
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Address | Jozefa Karola Hella 12, 969 01 Banská Štiavnica |
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Phone | +421 45... Show contacts |
Phone |
+421 45 691 29 71 +421 45 692 05 35 |
skanzen@muzeumbs.sk | |
WWW | Website |
GPS | N48.45153° E18.88728° |
Date of last change | 06. 05. 2020 |
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