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Western Museum of Mining and Industry
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Kim
April 6, 2018
Lots of great information and displays about mining in Colorado.
Marta
August 1, 2022
The Western Museum of Mining & Industry is a museum at 225 North Gate Boulevard in Colorado Springs, Colorado, dedicated to the mining history and industrial technology of the western United States. The museum was founded in 1970, and has been accredited by the American Alliance of Museums since 1979.
Alicia
June 27, 2021
The Western Museum of Mining & Industry is a museum at 225 North Gate Boulevard in Colorado Springs, Colorado, dedicated to the mining history and industrial technology of the western United States. The museum was founded in 1970, and has been accredited by the American Alliance of Museums since 1979. It is open to the public Mondays through Saturdays. The museum building houses antique mining equipment and steam engines. Some of the pneumatic machines are connected to compressed air so that they can be viewed in actual operation. The museum also includes a recreation of an old assay office and scale models of mines and mills. Outdoor exhibits include live burros, a steam shovel, and an operating stamp mill for gold ore. The museum maintains a research library on mining topics, available by appointment. Other activities at the museum include lectures, rotating exhibits, and a twice-weekly farmers’ market.
The Western Museum of Mining & Industry is a museum at 225 North Gate Boulevard in Colorado Springs, Colorado, dedicated to the mining history and industrial technology of the western United States. The museum was founded in 1970, and has been accredited by the American Alliance of Museums since 197…
Wes And Christine
September 29, 2020
The Western Museum of Mining & Industry is a museum at 225 North Gate Boulevard in Colorado Springs, Colorado, dedicated to the mining history and industrial technology of the western United States. The museum was founded in 1970, and has been accredited by the American Alliance of Museums since 1979
Satomi
November 27, 2016
To get a taste for the city's rich history as a Colorado Gold Rush mining town, stop at the Western Museum of Mining & Industry. Here, you'll learn what it took to make the most of the area's resources, from the machines used to extract precious minerals (like gold) to the laws used to protect the American Frontier from over-mining. While here, you can also try your hand at gold-panning and see for yourself the effort it takes to get rich.
To get a taste for the city's rich history as a Colorado Gold Rush mining town, stop at the Western Museum of Mining & Industry. Here, you'll learn what it took to make the most of the area's resources, from the machines used to extract precious minerals (like gold) to the laws used to protect the A…
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225 North Gate Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO
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