The mine was established in 1874 and remained operational until 1997.
The site includes a unique 'chain dressing room' system where miners' clothes were hoisted to the ceiling on chains.
The museum preserves a rare functional steam-powered winding engine from the early 20th century.
Mayrau is part of the European Route of Industrial Heritage (ERIH).
The collection includes an extensive array of historical locomotives used for underground transport.
The site features a commemorative memorial dedicated to the miners of the Kladno region.
The mine buildings retain their original architectural character from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The Mayrau Mine Open-Air Museum is a former hard coal mine in Vinařice, preserved as a technical monument showcasing authentic 20th-century mining operations. The site remains largely in its original state, allowing visitors to follow the path of a miner from the locker rooms to the underground mining faces. It features two preserved headframes, the Jan and Robert shafts, and a comprehensive collection of mining machinery. The museum focuses on the social and technical history of the Kladno-Rakovník coal basin. Visitors can walk through the original compressor room, engine room, and lamp room. It serves as a living exhibition where historical mining technology is maintained in working order.
The elevated observation platform providing a panoramic view of the two iconic headframes.
Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes as the site features uneven historical industrial flooring and outdoor terrain.
Bring a light jacket even in summer, as the engine rooms and subterranean passages can be significantly cooler than the surface.
Allow extra time if visiting during events, as the museum frequently hosts live demonstrations of historical mining equipment.
Attempting to touch mechanical parts or historical equipment, which may be fragile or have sharp edges.
Closed on Mondays; open daily from Tuesday through Sunday.
No smoking on site due to industrial heritage safety; stay within marked pathways.
