UNDERGROUND GOLD MINERS MUSEUM

ALLEGHANY, CA

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The Underground Gold Miners Museum in Alleghany, California is an excellent place to learn about the rich history of gold mining in the area. The museum is located in the old underground mine which was active during the years of the California Gold Rush. Visitors can explore the museum and its two levels of exhibits. On the first floor, there are numerous displays that showcase the history of gold mining in the region, the tools and equipment used to mine for gold, and the lives of the miners who worked in the mines. There is also a scale model of the mine, which shows how the miners worked and how the gold was extracted from the earth.

The second level of the museum is dedicated to the actual gold mining process. Here, visitors can see a large scale model of the mine and its machinery, as well as a variety of artifacts from the early days of gold mining. There are also interactive displays which teach visitors about the different techniques used to mine for gold.

The museum also offers a variety of educational programs to teach visitors about the history of gold mining. Through these programs, visitors can learn about the lives of miners, the tools and techniques used to mine for gold, and the environmental impact of gold mining.

The Underground Gold Miners Museum is a great place to learn about the history of gold mining. It is a great place to visit if you are interested in learning more about the history of the area and the people who worked in the mines.

UNDERGROUND GOLD MINERS MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in ALLEGHANY CA. US MID #8400600039

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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UNDERGROUND GOLD MINERS MUSEUM
356 MAIN ST
ALLEGHANY
CA
95910

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MID # 8400600039
Name UNDERGROUND GOLD MINERS MUSEUM
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Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Western
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LAT/LONG 39.489824, -120.852581
CODES FIPS State Code: 06
FIPS County Code: 091
US Census Tract: 010000
US Census Block: 3244