What to see
The Headframe
The mining headframe overlooking the main entrance is one of MUMI’s most iconic landmarks and a unique vantage point over the Nalón Valley landscape. Standing nearly 20 meters (~65 feet) high—roughly equivalent to a six-story building—it offers sweeping views that show how mining and industry transformed the region and its communities.
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High-altitude access
For safety reasons, climbing the headframe has specific restrictions and is not suitable for all visitors. Guided visits are conducted in groups led by museum staff, carry an extra charge on top of general admission, and require signing a safety agreement before ascending. Click here for complete details.
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Step back in time
The climb features an Augmented Reality experience that recreates the local landscape and daily life around 1940. It offers a glimpse of a territory in transition—where traditional farming coexisted with rising industry—before the changes that shaped today’s mining basins took hold.
Climbing The Headframe
You are about to climb the MUMI headframe for a unique experience. From the top, you can take in panoramic views and see the lasting marks that industrial activity left on the landscape and its people.
The climb involves ascending over 20 meters (~65 feet) on steep, narrow stairs with open risers.
To ensure a safe visit, please read and follow these guidelines carefully.
Basic safety rules
- Wear the provided hard hat properly with the chin strap securely fastened.
- Walk up and down the stairs slowly and carefully. Always hold on to the handrails on both sides and maintain space between you and others.
- When descending steep sections, face the stairs (stepping backward) slowly and carefully, placing your entire foot on each step.
- Put your cell phone away and do not take it out until you reach the top level.
- Do not lean out or extend any part of your body over the railings.
- Respect all restricted or off-limits areas.
- Stay with your group at all times.
- Do not run, jump, or make sudden movements.
Tour details
- Round-trip guided tour using the same set of stairs.
- Approximately 20 minutes long.
- Maximum group size of 6 people.
- Suitable for visitors in good physical condition who are adults or minors aged 14 and older (minors must be accompanied by an adult).
- Proper footwear is required—high heels, backless sandals, and flip-flops are strictly prohibited.
- Tours will be canceled in the event of adverse weather conditions such as rain, wind, snow, or hail. For this reason, tickets can only be purchased in person at the museum and are not available for advance booking.
