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![]() Snibston, Ashby Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3LN Phone: 01530 278444 Email: snibston@leics.gov.uk Summer (Apr - Oct): Open weekdays 10am-5pm, Weekends & Holidays 10am-5pm Winter (Nov - Mar): Open weekdays 10am-3pm, Weekends & Holidays 10am-5pm 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.
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