Explore An Old Mineral Mine 100-Feet Below The Surface On This Guided Tour In Montana
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Jessica Wick
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When we think of Montana’s mining history, we automatically think of Butte. Once known as the Richest Hill on Earth, this historic city is full of reminders of its mining past. And thanks to the World Museum of Mining, you can get an up-close-and-personal look at what it was like for miners back in the day. The Underground Mine Tour takes you straight to the source.
By then, the mining boom had dwindled. The locals decided the best way to preserve the culture was to open a museum dedicated to it.
Hell Roarin’ Gulch is a re-creation of an 1890s mining town, complete with 15 intact historic structures and about 35 buildings constructed from old materials.
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You can also check out the sparkling Mineral & Rock Room or the somber memorial walls, which pay respect to over 2,500 men that lost their lives in the Silver Bow Mining District since 1865.
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The tour takes you 100 feet below the surface into the depths of a mine.
Unlike most mines in the area, this one was considered a desirable place to work since the temperature stayed between 65 and 75 degrees.
You'll be fitted with a hard hat, battery belt, and cap lamp, which is practically the only light visible underground.
The Underground Mine Tour costs $21 for adults ($14 for youth tickets), and your admission to the World Museum of Mining is included in that fee.
Would you go on a underground mine tour? Learn more about this one here.
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World Museum of Mining, 155 Museum Way, Butte, MT 59701, USA