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“An unexpected pleasure, the museum is housed in 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.”

~ reviewer on TripAdvisor

“There is something for everyone in this museum.  It is truly an educational experience regarding mining in the United States, even though the focus was on Western underground mines. This was the second tour for me and I was surprised how much I learned in the Hall of Fame this time around. Even my 15-year old granddaughter learned something about the movers and shakers of the industry. The museum is very well kept and, although a bit on the quaint side, we all felt shivers thinking about those first miners panning for gold in the icy cold rivers of Colorado”

~ reviewer on Square

“Very informative! This is a great place to learn about the history of mining in Leadville, State of Colorado, and the entire United States. There is a lot of information for gold mining to coal mining and everything in between. If you’re in Leadville and have an hour or so and want to check out the museum you won’t be disappointed.”

~ reviewer on Google