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Big Pit: National Coal MuseumWhat’s On Spring GuideMarch-June 2013

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Family Activities

Find out more about all of these events and sign up for oure-newsletter at www.museumwales.ac.ukOpen: Daily 9.30am-5pm. Underground tours 10am-3.30pm.

The Miners Canteen serves a variety of refreshments fromsnacks to hot meals.The newly refurbished Gift Shop has a selection of gifts for thewhole family and a wide range of books, prints and postcards.Details correct at time of printing. Please check www.museumwales.ac.uk before making a special journey.

30 TrailMon 25 March-Sun 7 April 11am-4pm

Help us kick off our 30thAnniversary with an EasterEgg Hunt with a difference!Come along and hunt the30 Easter Eggs and find out30 fascinating facts aboutBig Pit.

Calan HafCustomsMon 27 May-Sun 2 June11am-4pm

Get creative and make a miniMay Pole or a May Wreath.£1 per child.

Family NatureDetectivesTue 28 May1.30pm-3.30pm

Explore Coity Tip andcomplete the nature trail,hunt for minibeasts and havea go at pond dipping. Bringwellies, outdoor clothingand a drink. £2 per person.Pre-booking essential. Inpartnership with ForgottenLandscapes Project.

Free Charge Families Adults Hands On Talk Book by phone

Exhibition Antique Trinketsand DefunctIndustrialMachineryApril-June, 9.30am-5pm

As part of our 30thAnniversary, this exhibitionlooks at the demise of heavyindustry in Wales and the riseof the ‘industrial museum’.

Lecture Annual LectureSat 6 April, 2pm

The Collier's Son: Richard Burton and theHeritage of Coal Mining by Dr Chris Williams, Swansea University.

Film ClubWed 17 April, 1.30pm

Harlan County USA(1976, Cert 15)

A chance to discuss theissues and themes raisedby this Oscar winningdocumentary which covers theBrookside Strike, SoutheastKentucky, of 1973.

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