Technical department of the museum in the Francis’ Shaft
Location
Bazoviška 2, Idrija
Target group
Elementary school/3; Secondary school
Date and time
Upon arrangement
Duration
45min
Price
EUR 4.00/person
Guided tour
Technical department of the museum in the Francis’ Shaft
One of the oldest preserved mining facilities in town provides a space for 29 renovated mining machines and devices from the end of 19th and the beginning of the 20th century. When visiting this remarkable collection, the elementary and secondary school students learn about different types of drive (water, steam, compressed air, electricity) and see the 1893 Kley pump, which is the largest preserved steam machine in Slovenia and most likely in Europe too.
It is recommended in combination with Idrija “Kamšt”.
Connection with the school curriculum:
Industrial revolution, Europe and the world in 19th century, technique and technology (technical means), steam machinery, physics, mechanical engineering, energy, UNESCO
