Director

In the display case, there are a variety of different artifacts that were a big role during the coal mining era. There are the lunch boxes that they brought with them to the mines, an explosive box, a pic and axe that was used to help loosen the coal,

Continuing on through the exhibit, the next section is all about the different types of artifacts. Not only will you learn the names of each one but you will also leave here knowing so much more information such as; what they were used for, how they worked and how they changed throughout the years.

Main Artifact Display Case

The Cape Breton Miners Museum offers a variety of programs that interpret Cape Breton’s mining industry in addition to the museum's galleries. Programs and exhibits focus on everything from the experiences of miners and their families to coal mining techniques and displays of equipment. The museum also works to incorporate the history of the coal industry and economic development alongside the work of labor organizers.

The Cape Breton Miners Museum was created in 1967 and pays tribute to the region’s long and rich history of coal mining within Nova Scotia. The museum is home to a variety of exhibits that use artifacts to share the experiences of miners and their families within the context of the region's overall history. the museum includes a miner's village and is located above a former working mine which visitors can tour alongside a knowledgable guide from the museum.

Main Artifact Display Case

Introduction

Backstory and Context