Hornický skanzen Mayrau – uhelný důl Vinařice

Location: Vinařice 151, 273 07 · Central Bohemia

Category: mining open-air museum with mine

Authentic Mayrau coal mine in Vinařice near Kladno – an open-air museum of Central Bohemian mining. Historic winding tower, underground tunnels (accessible), engine house, and an exhibition on miners' work. Guided tours for schools.

Why visit this place?

• The 527 metre deep shaft was first sunk in 1874, and 120 years of mining brought up 34 million tonnes of coal.
• An Art Nouveau Ringhoffer winding engine from 1905, bought at the World's Fair in Paris, is still demonstrated running.
• Rated 4.7 out of 5 by 926 visitors on Google Maps.
• Allow roughly an hour and a half; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 94 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.
• There is a dedicated programme for school groups, not just general admission.

Verified against: cs.wikipedia.org

Practical information

• Opening hours: Mar–Oct Tue–Sun 9:00–17:00
• Typical visit: 90 min
• Admission: adults 130 CZK, children 80 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.7 ★ from 926 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Program for primary schools – coal mining, the industrial revolution in the Kladno region, everyday life of miners. Underground tour.

Official website: https://dul-mayrau.cz/

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