Nogata City Coal Memorial Museum to Hold Special Exhibition 'Lifesaving Devices That Saved Many Lives'

　The Nogata City Coal Memorial Museum will hold a special exhibition titled 'Lifesaving Devices That Saved Many Lives,' focusing on the history of safety and rescue in coal mines.

　While coal mines once supported Japan's energy supply, they were always fraught with danger, and many miners lost their lives in accidents. In such harsh environments, rescue teams were at the forefront of saving lives, and the lifesaving devices they used saved many.

　This exhibition will touch upon the achievements of Bernhard Dräger, the developer of the Dräger-type rescue apparatus, and display historically valuable lifesaving devices, including a 1907 Dräger-type rescue apparatus from the museum's collection. It will provide an easy-to-understand explanation of the evolution and role of lifesaving devices from early models to modern ones. Please visit this valuable opportunity to learn about the history of coal mining and the progress of life-saving efforts.

■Exhibition Outline

Exhibition Name: Special Exhibition 'Lifesaving Devices That Saved Many Lives'

Period: April 18 (Sat) - June 7 (Sun), Reiwa 8 (2026)

Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (Last admission at 5:00 PM)

Venue: Nogata City Coal Memorial Museum Main Building 1F

Closed: Every Monday (open if Monday is a national holiday)

■Exhibition Highlights

・Display of a 1907 Dräger-type rescue apparatus

・Introduction to the evolution of lifesaving devices from early to modern times

・Explanation of the realities of rescue operations in coal mine accidents

■Contact Information

Nogata City Coal Memorial Museum

TEL: 0949-25-2243

Nogata City Board of Education, Culture and Sports Promotion Division, Social Education Section

TEL: 0949-25-2326

Mail: n-kominkan@city.nogata.lg.jp