Butte, Montana: World Museum of Mining
Museum opened in 1965. Includes a simulated mine and an outdoor garden with stone slabs memorializing all the miners who died on the job.
- Address:
- 155 Mining Museum Road, Butte, MT
- Directions:
- World Museum of Mining, west side of Butte-Silver Bow.
- Hours:
- Apr-Oct 9-6, Underground tours 10:30, 12:30, 3. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 406-723-7211
- Admission:
- Admission
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Old mine safety posters are a highlight. The recreated mining town is a little odd, since there's a strong disparity in how much there is to see and do in each building that isn't evident from the exterior.
[Harmon, 08/01/2023]Underground mine tour as well as a small town exhibit are well worth the money. Mineral exhibit and other smaller exhibits too.
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The World Museum of Mining features a fallen miner memorial garden, a recreated 1890s mining town, and an "Underground Mining Exhibit" in a simulated mine.