This is a very interesting museum. I would suggest you take the time to watch the video about Horace Tabor and his family. His story would make a good movie! Not particularly good for children as there is a lot of reading and the mining tunnels, which are very well done, might be a little scary for youngsters. The lift was out of order when we were there, and there are a lot of stairs. Might be advisable to phone ahead if you cannot climb stairs. Staff were all very helpful.

If you like history this is a must stop. The layout is a little quirky but the info and exhibits are spectacular. I especially liked the Mock Gold Mine that you walk through. Could be a little scary for little kids due to the darkness. Also a good view of Leadville.

This museum in inside of a old school house. It’s 5 floors but all cut up a bit confusing. There is no doubt they have a huge amount to show you, countless displays and lots of reading. All in all it’s a lot to absorb etc but it’s done really well and is very well displayed. If you like mining it would be hard to believe of another mining museum covering more about mining than this one.

It was great to find such a museum in a small town. My son loves gemstones and rocks. Some exhibits were closed which was a bummer, but they had a display of gemstones from around the word and mock mining tunnels. If it weren’t for that I think it may have been more of a let down for us.

A fascinating museum filled with mining and local history. There are so many exhibits that one could easily return and explore more again. The building is also a gem. Worth a quick visit if you don't have a lot of time, but well worth an entire afternoon if your activities are rained/snowed out.

This museum was well worth a visit. They had so much to see, we spent two hours there. A wealth of information on mining in the Leadville area, including a very cool exhibit that visitors walk through that makes it feel as if you are in a mine, including the sounds of the equipment miners used way back when. Lots of minerals and ores to look at, many pieces of old equipment from the late 1800's on display, and very informative descriptions explaining the life of the miners.

This museum exceeded our expectations!! Not fancy, but well curated with a great variety of exhibits, demos and beautiful dioramas. It highlights the region's mining and geology from the early gold rush to modern operations. There are a lot of fascinating nooks, plus walk-throughs that let you experience the life and work of the early miners. Recommended.

An unexpected pleasure, the museum is housed an old , large school building that has been meticulously restored. Each room has a theme and has artifacts from many phases of mining history. The quality of the exhibits is top notch and it is clear the present day mining industry has supported this museum with ample funding. Even if you have no interest in mining, the spectacular display of minerals from all over the world is impressive. There is a huge display from a Geologist that is Smithsonian worthy. The walk thru mine experiences are well done and interesting.