The old varnish-crinkled wood lining is very exposed as the shelves are sparsely filled.

Two types of wood linings are available.

The interior was insulated and had pressed wood lining and a wood floor.

The foundation is stone molehead and the lighthouse is made out of cast iron with brick and wood lining.

On 5 September 1889 at around noon sections of the wood lining of the Mauricewood Colliery ignited and the ensuing fire spread to a nearby coal seam.

Visitors can see furniture in the director's office, a library, seats made by Thonet Company and wood linings in the lecture hall, lighting and a fountain in front of the main entrance to the museum.