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
2018 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
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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 about mining, its people, and its importance to the American public." 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 narrative of mining and its importance 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
Open Tuesday-Sunday 9 AM - 5 PM
Closed Mondays November-April
(Last ticket sold at 4:15 PM)
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day
*Special closure: Feb 8, 2019, during the day. Opening for Spirits in the Shaft: a wine, beer, & whiskey tasting event at 6 PM.
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 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
Free admission for active military and immediate family (Memorial Day to Labor Day)
Click here for group rates
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