Mining Museum in Banská Štiavnica is located just 2 km from the center of Banská Štiavnica, towards Levice, directly within the boundaries of the city.
The museum is open year-round with a limited winter operations. Mining Museum is part of the Slovak Mining Museum.
Mining museum in Banská Štiavnica offers the possibility of guided tours. The basic guided tour consists of expositions over the ground as well as underground exposition.
It is possible to expand coal mining exhibition tour. Souvenirs, promotional materials about the museum and various kinds of minerals are offered in the museum as well. There is also a possibility of food break in the cafeteria.
In the vicinity of Banská Štiavnica is located also 20 artificial water reservoirs, which are remnants of unique water system. It was built in 16. century. As a source of energy it used water, that was used in mining. Currently it is used primarily for recreation during summer holiday.
Mining Museum in Banská Štiavnica an interesting technical monument, it is certainly a good tip for a trip during the vacation in Slovakia.