The mining outdoor museum of Mayrau is not to be found in the Ostrava region. It is located at Vinařice near Kladno, in the premises of the Mayrau mine, which has been closed down. In May 2001 it became a part of the OKD Mining Museum. The outdoor museum was being formed during the 90’s of the previous century thanks to many enthusiasts for history of mining. Its incorporation into OKD gives it convenient conditions for further stabilised development and conservation of this extremely valuable technical monument for future generations.
More about the Mayrau mining outdoor museum
Exposition
The large exposition captures the operation of the mine as if miners left only yesterday. There is an abundance of valuable historic machines, aids and equipment, video-projection or underground exposition, which includes presentation of a fully mechanized coal face. Lovers of vintage technology will be in for a treat.
The Mayrau mine
The whole complex of the Mayrau mine is enlisted as a architectural and technical monument. Its extensive archive of documents and photographs related to coal mining in the Kladno region serves for the public as well as experts and students. The mine gradually reached as deep as 527 metres. During its existence 34 million tons of coal was excavated out of it. Mining was terminated here in 1997.
More about the history of the Mayrau mine
How to get to the Mayrau outdoor museum
The mining outdoor museum Mayrau can be found in the village of Vinařice, located between Kladno and Slaný.
- From Kladno by the public town transport bus no. 9 to the stop "Důl Mayrau“
- It is also possible to take a train from Kladno to the stop "Kladno Švermov“ and walk the rest of the way
- In Vinařice, the way to the outdoor museum is marked by navigation boards.
Opening hours
daily from 9 am to 3 pm
Admission
40 CZK for adults, 20 CZK for children, seniors and students
Detailed information can be found athttp://mayrau.wz.cz/