Hornické muzeum Sokolov – expozice

Location: Zámecká 2, 356 01 Sokolov · Karlovy Vary Region

Category: mining

A specialized exhibition in Sokolov covering the history of brown coal mining in the Sokolov basin, the history of mining, extraction techniques, and the impact of mining on the landscape and local community. Part of the Regional Museum Sokolov.

Why visit this place?

• Allow roughly an hour; the programme is aimed at upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 79 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.
• The whole programme is indoors, so rain is not a problem.
• There is a dedicated programme for school groups, not just general admission.

Practical information

• Opening hours: Wed–Sun 9:00–12:00 and 13:00–17:00
• Typical visit: 60 min
• Admission: adults 30 CZK, children 15 CZK
• Suitable for: lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Exhibition of mining equipment, guided explanations of brown coal extraction and its impact on the Sokolov region landscape

Official website: http://www.muzeum-sokolov.cz

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