Omuta Coal Industry and Science Museum

Museum / Science Museum
Coal helped support the modernization of Japan. And the Miike Coal Mine was the largest such mine in the nation. The Omuta Coal Industry and Science Museum was opened to share the history of the Miike Coal Mine with future generations and contains detailed exhibits which make use photos, videos, and tools actually used in the mine. Particularly noteworthy is the museum’s Dynamic Tunnel. Recreating a mining tunnel 400 meters below the surface, here visitors can view equipment such as a mining cutter and electric mining train to get a feel for the incredible work which once was conducted here. Designed as a facility enjoyable by both adults and children, there is also an area where visitors can play and experiment with various forms of energy.

Spot details

Address
Fukuoka Pref. Omutashi Misakimachi 6-23 map map Map
Phone
0944532377
Hours
9:30-17:00
Closed
Monday (next Weekday if it is a public holiday), New Year's Holiday (12/29-1/3)
Fees
[Admission fee]
[Adult]420yen
[High school student]420yen
[4 years old-Junior high school students]210yen
*Discount services such as group discounts available
Parking Lot
Available(30spaces)
Credit Card
Not available
Smoking
Not available
Wi-Fi
Available (facility guide system only)
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day
Yes
Average budget
[Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time
30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Available
Infant friendly
Available

Information Sources:  NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

  • Very informative
    4.0 Reviewed : 2019.10.24
    It is a nice place to learn the history of Miike Coal Mine in a short time. The museum is not very big, but they really try to attract the attention of visitors. It is also suitable for children. The...
  • 炭鉱の歴史を感じることができます。
    4.0 Reviewed : 2023.04.20
    駅前でレンタサイクルを借りて訪れました。疑似坑道は興味深かった。展示も多方面にわたっていて楽しめました。ビデオも数本放映されていて,かって大牟田市が石炭関連産業で栄えていたことが理解できました。万田坑のチケットを見せると割引価格で入場できます。
  • 結構楽しい
    4.0 Reviewed : 2020.03.16
    時間つぶしに入ってみましたが、よかったです。いろいろ知識を得ることもできますし、遊びの要素もあり、楽しめました。たまたま、月に何回かのファミリーデーで入館料が100円引きになったのもラッキーでした。

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