Welcome to the Railway and Mining Museum of Oignies


Events at the “Centre de Denis Papin” of Oignies

During every open day for the Centre Denis Papin the following attractions will be available (with extra attractions during Festivals):

  • Steam and electric locomotives on a 700m circuit in 5″ and 7¼″ gauges offering free rides for adults and children.
  • Presentations of the clubs activities and the historical collections of CMCF will be available throughout the day on both days.
  • Large railway layouts of various small gauges will be in operation.
  • Access to the workshops where the SNCF Pacific Steam Locomotive is being restored will be available to all visitors.
  • Six postal carriages containing the museum dedicated to the history of travelling sorting offices.
  • A mine museum in the old mine training school.

Our next public opening will be our normal opening on Sunday the 5th of May 2024 from 14:00 to 18:00

Following the above our open days are:

Afternoon opening: on Sunday the 9th of Jun 2024 from 14:00 to 18:00

Afternoon opening: on Sunday the 14th of Jul 2024 from 14:00 to 18:00

Annual summer Festival: on Saturday the 31st of Aug and Sunday the 1st of Sep 2024 from 10:00 to 18:00

French heritage weekend: on Saturday the 21st and Sunday the 22nd of Sep 2024 from 10:00 to 18:00

Afternoon opening: on Sunday the 13th of Oct 2024 from 14:00 to 18:00