Coal Heritage Park and Museum
| Place | Margherita |
|---|---|
| State | Assam |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 2012 |
| Museum Type | Industrial Heritage / Mining Museum |
| National Importance Museum | Yes |
| Address | NH 38, Margherita, Assam 786181 |
| Visiting Time | Mon to Fri: 10:30 AM – 05:00 PM; Sat: 10:30 AM – 01:00 PM; Closed on Sundays. |
| Entry Fee |
Museum Introduction
Inaugurated on October 29, 2012, the COAL HERITAGE PARK & MUSEUM was the brainchild of professional mining engineers to preserve the legacy of the Assam Railways & Trading Company (AR&TC), which began mining here in 1881.
General Collections
The museum features extensive displays of vintage mining machinery, geological samples, and models illustrating both underground and opencast mining techniques.
Unique Historical Collections
World War II Artifacts: Houses rare documents, typewriters, and cyclostyle machines from the WWII era, as Margherita was a strategic base for the Allied forces during the construction of the Stillwell Road.
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
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| Notes | The entrance is famously guarded by three historic Steam Locomotives named John, Shelly, and Hasang, which were once used to transport coal from the collieries. |
| Artifacts | Demo Underground Mine: A realistic walkthrough structure; vintage transformers from England; Dr. John Berry White’s statue; and massive underground coal blocks. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
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