THE STERLING HILL MINING MUSEUM

OGDENSBURG, NJ

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The Sterling Hill Mining Museum is located in Ogdensburg, New Jersey, and is a designated National Historic Site. The museum is focused on the history of mining in the area and is situated on a former zinc mine. The mine was in operation from the late 1700s to the mid-1980s and was one of the richest zinc mines in the world.

Visitors to the museum can explore the underground mine by taking a guided tour. The tour takes visitors through the maze of underground tunnels where they can see the equipment used to mine zinc, learn about the life of miners, and see the unique fluorescent minerals found in the mine.

The museum also has a large collection of mining artifacts and equipment on display such as drills, blasting equipment, and the mine's original hoisting machine. Visitors can also learn about the geology of the area, the mining process, and the environmental impact of mining.

In addition to the mine tour and exhibits, the museum offers educational programs for school groups, summer camps, and scout groups. The museum also hosts special events throughout the year such as mineral shows, Halloween events, and holiday events.

Overall, the Sterling Hill Mining Museum is a unique attraction that offers visitors a glimpse into the history of mining in New Jersey and the impact it had on the area's economy and environment.

THE STERLING HILL MINING MUSEUM is a Science & Technology Museums & Planetarium in OGDENSBURG NJ. US MID #8403400371

The museum is classed as SCI (Science & Technology Museums & Planetariums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 956,255 from tax period 201302 (YYYYMM).

Contact THE STERLING HILL MINING MUSEUM

STERLING HILL MINING MUSEUM INC
30 PLANT ST
OGDENSBURG
NJ
07439-1126

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MID # 8403400371
Name STERLING HILL MINING MUSEUM INC
Alternate Name THE STERLING HILL MINING MUSEUM
Classification Science & Technology Museums & Planetariums, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 223125202
NTEECC A57
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201302
INCOME 1,114,343
REVENUE 956,255
LAT/LONG 41.082184, -74.603979
CODES FIPS State Code: 34
FIPS County Code: 037
US Census Tract: 373000
US Census Block: 1014