Join us for a vibrant celebration of Polish culture and traditions.
Join us for a vibrant celebration of Polish culture and traditions.
Enjoy traditional Polish songs and dances from Parzenica Polish Fold Dance Group before joining in and learning a few steps! (11am & 1pm)
Create your own piece of Polish folk art with artist Ida Ramic. (drop in 11am-3pm)
Learn about Barborka/Saint Barbara's Day and make your own Shako (miner's hat) to take home with you!
Join us in the Black Diamond Theatre to watch the wonderful animated film, 'A Bear Named Wojtek', which tells the story of the fantastic journey of an orphaned Syrian brown bear brought to Edinburgh having been previously adopted by Polish soldiers during World War II. (12pm & 2pm)
Have yourself photographed against a beautiful Polish backdrop with our green screen set up. (11am-3pm. Photos will be available on Facebook after the event)
Face painter (11am-3pm)
and more on the day....
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Address
National Mining Museum Scotland, Lady Victoria Colliery, Newtongrange, Midlothian, EH22 4QN
01316637519
Opening times
We're open 7 days a week, 10am - 4pm.
Exclusions and safety measures
We are looking forward to welcoming you to National Mining Museum Scotland.
Please be aware to make your visits as safe as possible we have introduced measures such as:
- Timed ticketing
- One way route
- A digital tour accessed by QR coding on your own device
- Takeaway service only in the cafe
Please ensure you have read our visitor charter before visiting which can be accessed on our website.
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