La Dificultad Mine Museum, Mining museum in Mineral del Monte, Mexico.
The La Dificultad Mine Museum displays industrial mining equipment, mineral collections, and educational exhibits within a restored mining complex in Hidalgo State.
The mine, discovered in 1865 by Martiarena and Chester, transformed into a museum in 2011 after serving as a major regional mining operation.
The museum preserves five centuries of mining heritage through exhibits documenting the evolution of mineral extraction techniques in Real del Monte region.
Located on the Federal Highway to Tampico, the museum welcomes visitors Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM with reduced rates for students.
The site houses Mexico's most powerful 19th-century steam engine, manufactured in Chemnitz, Germany, which once drained water from multiple regional mines.
Location: Hidalgo
Official opening: May 13, 2011
GPS coordinates: 20.14540,-98.67203
Latest update: March 5, 2025 22:28
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