Minnesota Museum of Mining
- 701 West Lake Street
, P. O. Box 271, Chisholm, MN - Phone: 218-254-5543
- Phone: 218-254-2179
- cjborich@yahoo.com
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Rates:
Adults $5, children $3, senior citizens $4.50, under age 6 free.- Adults $5, children $3, senior citizens $4.50, under age 6 free.
Open:
May 31, 2013 - Sep 6, 2013See early mine trucks, climb into the cab of a 1907 steam locomotive and a 1910 steam shovel or walk down into a simulated underground mine drift. Several buildings hold old fire trucks and bus, displays of early mining town life: schoolroom, broom factory, shoemaker's shop, print shop, mining office. WPA-era stone castle, wall & amphitheater. Railroad diorama by F. Lee Jaques. Authentic Finnish sauna. Self guided tours. Guided group tours, pre- and post-season group visits by appointment.
Other Date Information
- Additional Date Information
: 9am-5pm Monday through Saturday.1pm-5pm Sunday
Green Practices
- Desc of Green Practices in Place
: We encourage visitors to bring their own picnic lunch to eat on the grounds. Free drinking fountain.We sell cold soda and recycle the cans. - Waste Reduction/Reuse/Recycling
Attraction Attributes
- Can Accommodate Groups of 45 or more
What's Nearby
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Directions
From northbound US 169, exit on MN 73. Proceed 3/4 mile and turn left at the water tower. From southbound US 169, take first Chisholm exit. Proceed 3/4 mile to stop sign. Turn left and continue on Lake Street to entrance at the water tower.
