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Important Update: Summer 2024
After months of hard work, we are excited to bring some good news to you all - the Inverness Historical Society has secured a new home for the Inverness Miners Museum. While we will be opening at a date that is to be determined, 15932 Central Avenue will be the new location of the Inverness Miners Museum beginning mid-summer.
Discover decades’ worth of Inverness mining history.
No need to book in advance, come and experience Inverness’ stories and historic figures up-close and personal; informative tours, century-old artifacts, maps, photographs and so much more.
Open
Opens June 26, 2023
Monday – Sunday
Hours
Weekdays: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Weekend: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Admission
$5.00 (Adult)
$3.00 (Student)
A Repurposed Railway Station.
The Inverness Miners Museum is proud to call the decommissioned Canadian National Railway Station (1901) home since 1977. A building with a unique character, it is one of the few remaining structures left of the coal mining era in Inverness.
The Essential Experience
Guided Tours
Let our highly knowledgeable staff guide you through the museum, explaining in detail the stories and figures that shaped the formative years of Inverness. An informative and personable experience that will shed new light on our ever-evolving community.
Proof of the Past
Rare Artifacts
Turn back the clocks and discover century-old preserved artifacts from the Inverness Coal Mines and beyond. Battle-used World War I items, fossilized coal, pickaxes, heavy equipment, period-authentic clothing and more.
Conduct Your Research
Study Room
Our cozy study room is the perfect place to gain new knowledge through readings, document research, and more. There is no better way to learn than amongst history. Join us in the study room today!
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Film Screenings
Relax and watch The Broken Ground, which tells the story of coal mining in Inverness. Showings last approximately 74 minutes. This film is a great entry point for those new to the area or beginning their interest in Inverness coal-mining history.
Policies
FAQs
Travelling to Inverness
Your journey to Inverness will be scenic, with lots of sightseeing opportunities and local shops to stop at along the way. There is ample and free parking at the museum; we neighbour the Trans-Canada trails, which are accessible by bike.
After Your Visit
Take in all Inverness and surroundings has to offer after your time with us at the museum. Experience our famous sandy beaches, cozy cafes, exciting square dances and world-class golfing.
Keep Our History Alive.
Help support the Inverness Miners Museum by donating online today. This will ensure that our stories, culture and history will be remembered for years to come.