Cape Breton Miners Museum

Home to profound stories of Miners and their families, the communities that were shaped by the coal dust, and the resources that helped build a nation.

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🎉 That’s a Wrap, Folks! 🎉

The Cape Breton Miners Museum is officially closed for the season!

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to every single guest who visited us this year.

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🌟 Meet Our New Summer Student, Cameron! 🌟

Cameron is joining us for his first summer at the Cape Breton Miners Museum. He recently graduated from high school and will be starting nursing studies at Cape Breton University.

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Cameron is preparing for a career helping people, which is perfect training for answering all the important museum questions... like “where’s the bathroom?” 😄

Welcome to the team, Cameron. We’re glad to have you with us this summer.

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Here's to another great summer with Kiki on the team!

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🌟 Meet Our Summer Students! Kiki - (5th Year)🌟

Kiki is back for her fifth summer at the Cape Breton Miners Museum! She has completed her Social Services Diploma, is finishing her Youth Care program, and plans to become a Child and Youth Care Practitioner.

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When she’s not at the museum, you’ll likely find her on the softball field, soaking up the sun, or enjoying her favourite ice cream flavour: Moon Mist!
One thing we've learned after five summers: never mention treats unless you're prepared to share. 😄

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Your summer plans called. They said they need a little more Cape Breton music. 🎶

The Men of the Deeps return Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026 for an evening filled with songs, stories, and mining heritage.

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Warning: side effects may include toe tapping, humming on the drive home, and telling everyone you know about the show. 😉

🎟️ Tickets:
💻 https://t.co/ryRNTb4ila
📞 902-849-4522
🏛️ In person at the Cape Breton Miners Museum

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Which of these have you seen? And what productions did we forget? Let us know in the comments! 👇

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🎬 Lights, camera... museum!

Every year, we receive emails from production companies asking if they can film at the Cape Breton Miners Museum. Some projects make it to screens across Canada, while others remain a hidden gem known only here on the island.

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We've put together a list of just a few of the productions filmed at the museum over the years... although we're pretty sure we missed a few. Okay, maybe more than a few. 😅

Now it's your turn!

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Their stories help keep Cape Breton's mining heritage alive for future generations. ❤️

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⛏️ Weekly Relic: Model Draegerman by Ernie Fauvelle

When news of a mining accident reached the surface, Draegermen answered the call without hesitation.

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We also extend a heartfelt thank you to the retired miners who continue to share their knowledge and experiences with our visitors every day: George Muise, Jerry McNeil, Leo Gracie, Stevie Slade, and Sheldon Guthro.

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Even from the top, they know where you should go next. 👀⛏️

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