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Children Playing in the Street of a Durham Pit Village - exhibition at The Mining Museum

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In the Project Space, The Hub until 12 July 2026 (closed Mondays and Tuesdays)

Step into Tom McGuinness’s world!

In celebration of the centenary of renowned mining artist Tom McGuinness, discover a breathtaking new exhibition that brings his work vividly into the digital age.

For the very first time our immersive installation brings the iconic artwork 'Children Playing in the Street of a Durham Pit Village' by McGuinness to life. This much-loved scene of one of Britain’s mining communities, an artwork spotlighting community, steps off the canvas through animation and sound.

For the very first time our immersive installation brings Children Playing in the Street of a Durham Pit Village vividly to life, celebrating the centenary of one of Britain’s greatest mining painters and his enduring vision of community.

Explore some of Tom McGuinness’s works in a special free pre-bookable online workshop on Wednesday 3 and Tuesday 16 June.

Beyond the exhibition, discover via a Bloomberg Connects digital exhibition, incredible artworks by Tom McGuinness in the Museum collection that showcase the range of mediums, techniques and themes that he explored throughout his practice.

Please click on the link under Further Information for more details.

Contacts

National Coal Mining Museum

Caphouse Colliery New Road, Overton, Wakefield, WF4 4RH

01924 848806

Dates and venues

  • Wednesday 8 July 2026 - 10:00am - 5:00pm, Runs until 12 July - daily but closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
  • Thursday 9 July 2026 - 10:00am - 5:00pm, Runs until 12 July - daily but closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
  • Friday 10 July 2026 - 10:00am - 5:00pm, Runs until 12 July - daily but closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
  • Saturday 11 July 2026 - 10:00am - 5:00pm, Runs until 12 July - daily but closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
  • Sunday 12 July 2026 - 10:00am - 5:00pm, Runs until 12 July - daily but closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Further information

Themes

Art, crafts and hobbies Art and craft-related items, including exhibitions, sales and workshops. Also, hobbies like modelling and collecting.