For many years, the iconic building was a link between underground coal mining and above-ground life. Inside the monument, you'll admire the elevator shaft and objects from the mining era, volunteers will tell you about underground miner life, and there will be demonstrations of the impressive retrieval machine.
Tickets for Open Schacht cost €15,- p.p. and children up to 17 years old are free. A ticket also gives access to the Nederlands Mijnmuseum (Dr. Poelsstraat 29, Heerlen) up to one month after the date of purchase. You can buy these combination tickets at the museum counter or at the counter of the Mine Monument.