CAVE HOUSE MUSEUM OF MINING

HOWES CAVE, NY

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The Cave House Museum of Mining is a historic site located in Howes Cave, New York. It is a unique attraction that offers visitors a glimpse into the history of mining in the area. The museum is housed in a natural cave system that was discovered in 1842 by Lester Howe. The cave system is made up of six separate caverns that are over 6 million years old.

Visitors to the museum can take a guided tour through the cave system and learn about the various mining techniques that were used throughout history. The tour includes a visit to the underground lake and a demonstration of how miners used to extract minerals from the earth. The museum also features a collection of antique mining equipment and tools, as well as displays of rocks and minerals found in the area.

In addition to the mining exhibits, the Cave House Museum also offers educational programs for children and adults. These programs cover topics such as geology, history, and environmental science. The museum is open to the public from May through October and offers group tours and private events throughout the year. Overall, the Cave House Museum of Mining is a fascinating and educational attraction that provides visitors with a unique look into the history of mining in New York State.

CAVE HOUSE MUSEUM OF MINING is a History Museum in HOWES CAVE NY. US MID #8403601660

The museum is classed as HST (History Museums). 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: $ 56,216 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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CAVE HOUSE MUSEUM OF MINING AND GEOLOGY
PO BOX 700
HOWES CAVE
NY
12092-0700

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CAVE HOUSE MUSEUM OF MINING Information

MID # 8403601660
Name CAVE HOUSE MUSEUM OF MINING AND GEOLOGY
Alternate Name CAVE HOUSE MUSEUM OF MINING
Classification History Museums, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 200663604
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 56,216
REVENUE 56,216
LAT/LONG 42.710683, -74.383661
CODES FIPS State Code: 36
FIPS County Code: 095
US Census Tract: 740200
US Census Block: 2000