The Gold Rush Museum

The Gold Rush Museum features exhibits, artifacts, and equipment showcasing the techniques used during California's 19th-century mining operations.

Located in the Old Auburn Depot Building, this museum preserves the legacy of the 1849 California Gold Rush through authentic mining tools and period documentation.

Educational programs at the museum connect fourth-grade students with local mining heritage through interactive exhibits and curriculum-aligned activities.

Visitors can experience gold panning at the indoor stream and explore the mining tunnel exhibit from Thursday through Sunday between 10:30 AM and 4:00 PM.

The museum contains an operational stamp mill that demonstrates the mechanical process miners used to extract gold from raw ore.

Location: Auburn

Address: Lincoln Way

Opening Hours: Thursday-Sunday 10:30-16:00

Phone: +15308896500

Website: https://placer.ca.gov/departments/facility/parks/parks-content/museums/gold-country-museum

GPS coordinates: 38.90255,-121.06597

Latest update: June 17, 2025 11:32