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Snibston, Ashby Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3LN
Phone: 01530 278444      Email:
snibston@leics.gov.uk
Winter Opening Hours: Weekdays 10am-3pm, Weekends & Holidays 10am-5pm
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Due to unforeseen circumstances the following National Science and Engineering Week talks have been cancelled:
Tales of the Chemically Unexpected - Friday 19th March
Probing Minerals with X-ray Vision - Saturday 20th March
We apologise for any inconvenience.
From Wednesday 31st March we will no longer be accepting the Charnwood Wild Card.
Take a fascinating journey around Snibston where you can discover 500 years of technological innovation and its impact on our everyday lives. From the earliest mining tools, proto-type jet engine to the largest fashion display outside London, there is plenty to explore at this must see museum!
As the region's largest interactive museum, Snibston showcases Leicestershire's science, technology and design collections, including major innovations in transport and engineering history.
Located on the site of the former Snibston Colliery created by famous railway pioneer George Stephenson, the surviving colliery buildings are rare and nationally important.
A satellite for the East Midlands Science Learning Centre, Snibston provides extensive educational opportunities involving work with schools, universities and businesses. It also plays a central role in the local community providing volunteering, skills development and training opportunities.

MLA Accredited Museum logo Enjoy England Excellence Award - Bronze 2008 Quality Assured Visitor Attraction Learning Outside the Classroom Award
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Contact: Snibston
Telephone 01530 278444
E-mail snibston@leics.gov.uk
Last Updated:
19 March 2010
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