This is a must visit for anyone interested in mining heritage. The museum is very comprehensive and covers the underground mining process as well as some history of the town itself. There are some incredibly well preserved bits of gear inside as well as working models to show mining processes. The kids will enjoy exploring the tunnels they've set up with commentary from old miners inside the museum. My 44yo boyfriend enjoyed exploring the tunnels. Guess we're all kids at heart. We also did the mine tour and the guide was extremely knowledgeable. The underground tunnels are still in great nick and you can tell the hours of care that volunteers have put into the site. There's an incredibly well stocked secondhand book shop that I could have spent hours perusing. Can't recommend enough for anyone interested in mining, or with kids that's looking for something different to do with them.

Amazing place! Free return within 12 months too. Staff were lovely. My family and I enjoyed our visit, and will be returning.

A good museum, though some of the exhibits (and the staff) could do with a refresh. Don't tet me wrong, both were really interesting - just a bit jaded and almost going through the motions. That said, I'd still recommend that people make an effort to visit both the museum and the underground mine tour. The mine tour seems to run at 11am 1pm and 2.10pm by volunteers. It's a short but steep walk away from the museum and if that puts you off, its nothing to the stopping and ducking of the mine. Good to be able to see how the miners dug the minerals out of the ground what they look like and used for. The end of the tour panning for mini gemstones was a bit 'lame' for many adults (i guess good fun for kids). The museum has a lot to take on board, but if you've the time its git a load of history & info. Overall -yes well worth visiting and by far the best thing going in Matlock Bath, Matlock and area! Dogs on leads welcome in mine and museum. Aug 25 £16 gorgeous museum and underground tour.

I decided to visit the highly recommended Peak District Mining Museum while I was in Matlock, and it was well worth the trip. The museum features a variety of mining artefacts, as well as an impressive collection of crystals and minerals. There's a lot of history to explore, and you can also take a mine tour. Admission prices are very reasonable: £8.50 for adults for either the museum or the mine, or you can purchase a combined ticket for £16.

A wonderful museum and tour of the mine. We didn't prepare enough time for the museum which had so many artifacts and information. We will return again for sure. There are tunnels throughout for children to clamber through which is a great idea. Interactive exhibits. We went on the tour with Chris who was very good. He listened to the children and answered as many questions as he could. The mine was interesting to see and lots to learn about. Ending with some panning which again was a great idea for the children. This will be a memorable visit for anyone who visits. And very good value for money. I really recommend a visit here.