National Mining Hall of Fame, Mining museum in Leadville, United States
The National Mining Hall of Fame occupies a Victorian school building from 1899, featuring four floors of exhibits about mining technology and mineral resources.
Founded in 1987, this institution preserves the legacy of mining pioneers through displays of artifacts, equipment, and documentation from different mining periods.
The museum maintains a collection of 1,000 minerals, gems, and crystals alongside murals, sculptures, and dioramas that document mining development in America.
Located at 120 West Ninth Street in Leadville, Colorado, the museum operates Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Sundays until 3:00 PM.
From the fourth-floor terrace, visitors can observe the Rocky Mountains while standing at the highest elevation point in Leadville.
Location: Leadville
Website: https://mininghalloffame.org
GPS coordinates: 39.25131,-106.29395
Latest update: March 4, 2025 01:46
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