Museums · Central Scotland
Prestongrange Mining Museum
In or near Whitecraig.
Prestongrange Mining Museum — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Wallyford · 1.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Prestongrange Mining Museum is a museum located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Prestongrange Mining Museum is located in central Scotland. This museum focuses on the history of coal mining in the region, showcasing industrial heritage and providing educational exhibits.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.9518, -3.0089
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH32 9RU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
- Nearest railway station
- Wallyford — 1.3 km
- Opening
- Mo-Su 11:30-16:30
- Official site
- www.prestongrange.org
Sources
- osm: way/128870153 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Prestongrange Mining Museum?
- Prestongrange Mining Museum is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH32 9RU).
- What is Prestongrange Mining Museum?
- Prestongrange Mining Museum — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Prestongrange Mining Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Wallyford, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH32 9RU.
- How do I get to Prestongrange Mining Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Wallyford, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH32 9RU.