The staff was very informed and very helpful! There are lots of really cool pieces of machinery and it was very clean and organized! If you are a history buff this is the place to visit!

The attendants are very helpful and it was very interesting. The best part of the exhibit was the recreated mineshaft that you are able to walk through. There is also panning for gold which the staff teaches you how to. It wasn't as exciting as...More

They have awesome static displays of a mine, great machinery that actually works and a copy of the mine rescues vessel that saved the Chilean miners. This place rocks and the model stamp mills are super cool. I also came for the assay class and...More

Easy access off I-25. A great history lesson and hands on activities. Bring the kids they’ll love it

means and methods of mining explained and materials used are nicely displayed. very friendly staff and interesting collection of machinery

This place is run by a bunch of rude old men. The museum is tiny without much to see. Save your money.

This is a DIY museum, created and run by volunteers who are fascinated by the local mining history, so don't expect any slick new displays. However, the museum has a great collection of authentic equipment and artifacts with very informative signs and insights. We got...More