Mining Park-Museum in Kohtla located in the village of Kohtla-nõmme close to Kohtla-järve. The Museum opened a few years ago on the site of the former mines oil shale. The mine was closed in the 90-ies, when reduced consumption of oil shale. Initially it wanted to flood, but later decided to organize on the basis of the Museum. The Museum takes organized groups, single travelers also tour different way. In the season, i.e. in summer months, you don't have to wait long for the set of groups, and at other times it is better to call and find out about ongoing trips.

The tour lasts about one and a half hours. Before entering you properly equip: you will receive a jacket as the temperature in the mine is constant and is approximately 8 degrees, a helmet with a flashlight and a battery for the bulb.

The tour starts with a descent into the mine the stairs, which, however, does not take much time, as the shale mines are usually not too deep, about 10 meters. To the right place you experience a small mining train, which previously to the extraction of rock the miners went.

In Estonia, the oil shale found in the early 20th century, however, organized the prey managed to organize only in the 20-s Slate found in layers, alternating with calcareous rocks. This is clearly seen on the walls of the mine: the gray layers are limestone, and brown – slate. Initially, the production of this rock was manually with picks and shovels. The mined oil shale were taken on horseback to the top. Later, the extraction of rock occurred with explosives. With the help of borax in the wall visualisasi a hole into which laid the dynamite. To the explosion drove a special harvester, which took out the pieces of slate.

Later there is another method of oil shale mining. The ground fell special harvester with two cutters that were gnawing the breed. Assembled the slate was loaded onto a trolley on rails and delivered to the conveyor, inclined belt raised the shale to the surface.

In during the tour you will learn and see how and what equipment was quarried slate, in addition, you have an opportunity to try to use the drill. The Museum has a shop where you can buy Souvenirs and gifts.