It’s been a long time coming, but the Christian County Coal Mine Mususeum is going to be opening this weekend. The journey of the museum has led to it settling down in its own building on Park Street in Taylorville. Admission is free, although Executive Director Chuck Martin says the weekend opening is by invitation only.

The grand re-opening may get busy, especially on Monday when anyone is welcome. Martin says parking should not be an issue.

Getting the building ready to go has been a long process and Martin is excited for people to see it.

Martin explains one of the main attraction is a simulated underground mine that gives the experience of being in a real mine.

Martin appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.