Discover how to explore the Digital Mining Museum and learn about what comes next.
How to Access the Museum
The Digital Mining Museum is freely and publicly accessible through the official HI-EURECA-PRO website — no login, registration or special software is required. The platform has been designed for inclusive access, welcoming students, researchers, educators, local communities and the general public alike.
Visit the museum at:
https://www.hieurecapro.eu/demonstration-sites/digital-mining-museum/
Technical Requirements
The museum runs entirely in your web browser. For the best experience:
Browser: Chrome, Firefox, Edge or Safari (latest version recommended)
Device: Desktop or laptop for full interactivity; tablet and mobile supported for browsing
Internet: Standard broadband connection recommended for 3D and virtual tour content
Plugins: None required — everything runs directly in the browser
Available Now
The current version of the Digital Mining Museum features Livezeni Mine as its first fully developed demonstration site. Livezeni is one of the most emblematic collieries of the Jiu Valley (Romania), and its digital representation includes:
Interactive Virtual Tour — navigate the mine environment in 360° directly from your browser
Digitised Archives — historical photographs, documents, maps and engineering drawings
3D Models — key machinery and underground spaces rendered in three dimensions
Community Stories — oral history testimonies collected from former miners and local residents
Educational Content — contextual information aligned with heritage, history and regional identity
The museum is available in both English (also audio) and Romanian, supporting accessibility for local audiences as well as international visitors and researchers. A language selection option is available on the platform.