Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum, Geological museum in Golden, United States.
The Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum displays over 50,000 specimens including minerals, gems, fossils, and meteorites across two floors of exhibition space.
Founded in 1874, the museum originated from the personal collection of geologist Arthur Lakes and houses the historic Colorado State Mineral Collection from the 1890s.
The museum holds educational programs for students and local schools, fostering understanding of Earth sciences and geological processes through interactive exhibits.
Located at 1310 Maple Street in Golden, the museum welcomes visitors from Monday to Saturday 9 AM to 4 PM and Sunday 1 PM to 4 PM without admission fees.
The museum exhibits a lunar rock from Apollo 17 mission and features an indoor cave system where visitors discover minerals that emit light under ultraviolet radiation.
Location: Golden
Location: Jefferson County
Location: Colorado
Inception: 1873
Address: 1310 MAPLE ST 80401 80401
Phone: +13032733815
Email: bgeller@mines.edu
Website: http://mines.edu/Geology_Museum
GPS coordinates: 39.75185,-105.22483
Latest update: March 20, 2025 06:36
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