VISITING THE MUSEUM OF LEAD MINING
The staff at the Museum of Lead Mining are committed to providing you with a safe and enjoyable visitor experience. Our knowledgable guides will take you through history with a visit to the historic Miners' Library, Straitsteps Cottages and into Lochnell Mine. Please note the mine is not suitable for children under 5 or those needing aids with walking. Please discuss any additional needs at reception.

Our ticket booking time is the start of your tour at Reception. At the end of the tour will return to Reception and be free to wander around the Visitor Centre museum at leisure.  The taeroom and gift shop is in the Visitor Centre.  Your ticket is valid for the season which ends on the 30th September, so you are able to visit again at no additional cost. You will need to produce your ticket.

On arrival... please make your way to reception to book in.  We have put in place a weather protecting canopy for your comfort if you have to wait for entry. At reception you must present your pre-booked timed entry ticket, either printed or on a smart phone. Our staff will check you in and answer any questions that you may have. Please aim to arrive at the museum just before the start of your timed slot. We operate a one-way system through the museum in the Visitor Centre marked by arrows on the floor. 

Toilets. The public toilets beside the museum are managed by Dumfries and Galloway Council. Please notify a member of the museum staff if there are any problems.

We will, from time to time, be conducting visitor feedback as we wish to continually improve the visitor experience that we offer. We would appreciate your assistance with this.