Miners posing at the Suffolk Mine in San Miguel County, Colorado.
Explore the history of a mineral that makes steel stronger, mined in Leadville, CO!
Explore a recreation of a coal mine!
Find minerals from Colorado to Africa in the Frost Collection!
Museum
Explore our 25,000 sq.ft. of interactive and informative exhibits!
About Us 
Exhibits
Collections
Educational Resources
Hall of Fame
Learn about the industrious men and women who changed the mining world.
About the Hall of Fame 
Browse Inductee Database
2019 Inductees
Prazen Award
Matchless Mine
Visit the historic site of the Matchless Mine and learn the story of the infamous Silver King and Baby Doe.
About the Matchless 
Tours
Hours and Location
By order of the Governor, we are now CLOSED until further notice. All activities are suspended, including the Gift Shop TO GO. Please check back soon! We can still gratefully accept donations (see Get Involved above) and votes for The Great Debate.
CHECK OUT OUR NEW VIRTUAL EXHIBITS!
LEARN ABOUT THE GREAT DEBATE!
SUPPORT OUR ENDOWMENT CAMPAIGN!
The National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum is a monument to the memory of the men and women who pioneered the discovery, development, and processing of our nation's natural resources. Our mission is to "tell the story of mining, its people, its importance to the American public, and to society's sustainability." Known as the "Smithsonian of the Rockies" and the "Premier Showcase of American Mining" the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum houses 25,000 square feet of interactive and informative exhibits sharing the evolving narrative of mining and its relationship to our everyday lives.
We are a federally chartered non-profit hall of fame and museum located within a National Historic District in the famous 1880's silver boomtown of Leadville, Colorado. Come in and find out why mining matters to you!
Federal Charter
Hours
Due to the presence of COVID-19 we are closed to the public until further notice. Please check back regularly for updates and a projected reopening date. We hope everyone will stay healthy and safe.
Location
120 West Ninth St.
Leadville, CO 80461
Prices
General Admission: $12
Student Admission: $10
Children Under 6: Free
Admission discounted $2 for seniors (65 & older), active/retired/reserve military, members of AAA/AARP.
Free admission for Lake County students, members of AAM and NARM, and Boy Scouts who are working on or have earned the Mining in Society Merit Badge.
(Visitors must show proof to receive discounted or free admission.)
Click here for group rates.
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