What to do · Berga
Cercs Mining Museum
Information
- From
- €11 per adult
- Duration
- 1 h 30
What it is
The Cercs Mining Museum occupies the former mining colony of Sant Corneli, in Cercs, about 15 km north of Berga. Coal was mined here, and the museum tells what that work and that life were like. It is part of the territorial system of the Museu de la Ciència i de la Tècnica de Catalunya. It is the visit for a rainy day in the Berguedà, and one of those children like most.
What you see
- The Sant Romà mine: you board a mining train that runs 450 m of gallery underground. You walk out with a guide, who explains how the coal was cut and brought out.
- The permanent exhibition, in two sections: daily life in the colony and coal.
- An introductory audiovisual.
- The miner's house, rebuilt as it was in 1940.
There are audio guides in Spanish, English, French, Dutch and Japanese. Allow an hour and a half for everything.
Opening hours
The museum closes on Mondays that are not public holidays.
- January to July and September to 21 December: Tuesday to Friday 10:00 to 14:00; Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays 10:00 to 15:00.
- Easter: Thursday 10:00 to 14:00; Friday to Easter Monday 10:00 to 15:00.
- 1 to 17 August: also open in the afternoon, 16:00 to 19:00, every day it is open.
- 18 to 31 August: afternoon 16:00 to 19:00 on weekdays only.
- Closed: 22 December to 7 January, 23 April and Corpus Christi Thursday.
The ticket office sells tickets up to two hours before closing, so that there is time for the full visit. If you arrive at 13:00 on a Tuesday, you won't get in.
Tickets and prices
- General: €11.
- Ages 5 to 12: €4.
- Reduced: €8.80, for over-65s, young people aged 12 to 18, Carnet Jove holders, large and single-parent families and people with disabilities.
- Free: under-5s, residents of Cercs, teachers and members of some museum associations.
Tickets are bought at the museum's reception. Groups of 30 or more can arrange visits outside opening hours.
Other museum visits
The museum also organises, by reservation, guided visits to the Fumanya dinosaur footprint site, which it presents as the largest in Europe, and to the interpretation centre at the Baells dam. Check dates and prices on its booking page.
Getting there and parking
From Berga, follow the C-16 north and take the turn-off to Sant Corneli, in the municipality of Cercs; it is about 20 minutes. The museum is in Plaça de Sant Romà, in the centre of the colony, which you explore on foot. On the way you pass the Baells reservoir.
With children and accessibility
The mining train and the miner's house work very well with children; the tunnel may impress very small ones. The museum has an accessibility page with details for people with reduced mobility: check it beforehand if you need it. Pets are not admitted.
What to bring
It is usually cool underground: bring a jacket even in summer, and closed shoes.
Events
The museum celebrates the Santa Bàrbara mining tradition in early December, and before Christmas the Three Kings visit the mine to collect the coal; in 2026 it is on the morning of Sunday 20 December.
Tips
- Arrive before midday The ticket office closes two hours before the museum: at 12:00 on weekdays and at 13:00 at weekends, outside August.
- Bring a coat In the underground gallery you will be glad of an extra layer.
- Combine it with the Baells The museum in the morning and, in summer, the afternoon at the reservoir, a few minutes away.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Cercs Mining Museum cost?
€11 general admission, €4 for ages 5 to 12 and €8.80 reduced. Free for under-5s.
Which days is it closed?
Mondays that are not public holidays, 22 December to 7 January, 23 April and Corpus Christi Thursday.
Can I buy tickets online?
General admission is bought at the museum's reception. Guided visits to Fumanya and the dam are booked separately.
