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Closed since 1949, the No. 2 Mine is now prepared for underground tours. From the moment you walk in the door you begin to experience the history of Bell Island and get a sense of pride Islanders take in their community and their past.
The museum consists of two parts. First there is the Museum itself, which opened in the summer of 2000. It displays many of the artifacts from the Islands mining past. On the walls the history is told in pictures. Of particular note is the display of work by renown photographer Yousuf Kars.
The second part involves a walking tour of the underground shafts. Here you will experience what it was like to work underground.
Hours Open: 11:00am - 7:00pm
Time Period Represented: June - October
Seasons Open: Summer Note: During off tourist season, group tours are available by appointment
Visitor Fees: Adult (museum & mine tour) $10.00 Senior (museum & mine tour) $ 8.00 Child (museum & mine tour) $3.00/ Adult Museum $5.00/ Senior Museum $4.00/Child Museum Free
Anyone with a mobility impairment can tour the museum but will not have proper access to the mine tour.
Pet Friendly NotesNo pets allowed.
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Linda Hickey wrote on November 08, 2011: Spent a engaging, informative, facinating, visit to the Bell Island Museum and Underground Mine Tour today. The Targeted Initiative for Older Worker Bell Island Group hosted the Women Interested in Successful Employment Career Planning St. John's Group and included the Mine Tour as part of our Meet & Greet afternoon. Words cannot express the impact of the Mine Tour, the pride of Bell Island, the work ethic, and the intelligent minds of these individuals who created a way of life on Bell Island. The knowledgeable, friendly, obliging staff provide a memorable experince for all who enter the doors. A must see!