The mining museum in the historic town of Planá (also called Planá u Mariánských Lázní) tells the story of mining in western Bohemia since the 16th century for silver, lead, copper, cobalt, nickel, antimony

region, with the power plant symbolising a new, promising technology. The museum installed in it today tells the story of the Light Factory through the eyes of the working people. In a series of brief video

replaced by a steam-driven brickworks which operated until 1963. The museum was opened in 2003 and tells the story of the birth of mining in the Ruhr valley at the start of the industrial revolution.

1,000mm with steam locomotives but it was electrified in 1919. The museum, which opened in 2012, tells the story of the construction of the railway using maps, plans, photographs, films and artifacts.

concrete floors, steel columns and glazed roofs. An exhibition on suspended panels above the cars tells the story of the plant. One area is devoted to the history and development of engines. Cross-cutting

education bodies. The museum, currently based in the Aragon Cultural Centre, preserves 16,000 objects and tells the story of local industry, the manufacture of combs and the technology of plastics. In Rue René

From the modern entrance building on the surface, guides take visitors into underground galleries and tell them about the water cycle. Models and tools are used to show work in the sewers. The artefacts on

former silk weaving factory from the early 20th century in the small town of La Bâtie-Montgascon. It tells the story of silk weaving for over 200 years in the Duphiné region of south-eastern France, especially

was linked to the creation of a mint that has operated continuously for some 700 years. The museum tells the stories of mining and the manufacture of coins and medals. The collection began in the 18th century

island of Kuninkaankartano at the mouth of the Vantaa River. The museum uses interactive exhibits to tell the story of Finland's development from an agrarian society to a leading developer and producer of

ago, is located in the former factory fire station in the wool mill's inner courtyard. The museum tells the story of the wool spinning mill and reflects on how Hyvinkää changed from a rural community to

and functions as a venue for cultural events. In the museum there is a permanent exhibition that tells a story of the history of the Valkeakoski and Sääksmäki area. The journey takes the viewer from the

surface recalling the shape of dikes and dams. Once again based on videos and projections, this section tells the story of large civil engineering works like reservoirs, canals, and hydroelectric plants. While

back to 1904, and even a complete sheet-rolling mill from the middle of the 19th century. The museum tells of the people who came here from all over Europe to earn a living under harsh, and sometimes perilous

route to Britain and its establishment in Macclesfield. An award winning audio-visual presentation tells of the development of the industry in the town from the perspective of various people involved in

which opened in the main wing of the residential complex in 2006 and has been continuously expanded, tells the fascinating story of this social programme with over 6,000 exhibits. Visitors can explore the

n on loan or donated to the Museum by local businesses and private individuals. Each one of them tells a true personal story that is closely linked to the identity of those who have made footwear their

The Kymenlaakso Museum operates in the Maritime Centre Vellamo in the Old Port of Kotka. The Museum tells stories about life and everyday toil in the border region, about the river and the sea as well as

former dyeshop of the cotton mill houses Työväenmuseo Werstas - the Finnish Labour Museum. The Museum tells the over two-hundred-year-old story of Tampere’s industry. The exhibition describes how Tampere became

city famous for its Roman baths and Georgian architecture but it was also a working city. The museum tells the stories of its varied industries. Two thousand years of working life are on display, including