BLACK HILLS MINING MUSEUM

LEAD, SD

SD Deadwood_062023 010 Deadwood, SD_062023
SD Deadwood_062023 010 Credit: Barbara Brannon

The Black Hills Mining Museum in Lead, South Dakota, is a fascinating and educational look into the area’s mining history. It’s home to a variety of exhibits, artifacts, and displays that cover Lead’s history from its early days as a gold mining camp to the modern day.

The museum offers guided tours through its exhibits, allowing visitors to learn about Lead’s unique mining history, from the discovery of gold in 1876 to the decline of mining in the area in the late 1940s. During the tour, visitors learn about the miners’ lives, the tools they used, and the dangers they faced.

The museum also houses a large collection of artifacts and relics from the mining era, including an old-fashioned ore cart, a headframe, and a restored blacksmith shop. Visitors can also view the underground tunnels, which were the site of the Homestake Mining Company’s gold mine.

The museum offers a variety of educational programs and activities for visitors, including classes in mining and geological sciences, and hands-on activities for children. The museum also hosts special events throughout the year, such as a Heritage Day celebration and a Gold Rush Days festival.

The Black Hills Mining Museum is a great way to learn more about Lead’s history and the lives of the miners who lived and worked here. Whether you’re a history buff or just curious about Lead’s past, the museum is a must-see attraction.

BLACK HILLS MINING MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in LEAD SD. US MID #8404600154

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 69,955 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Contact BLACK HILLS MINING MUSEUM

BLACK HILLS MINING MUSEUM
323 W MAIN ST
LEAD
SD
57754-1604

Disclaimer: please note this database is maintained by volunteers and whilst we endeavour to do our best, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the listing.

If you notice any errors or omissions in the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

Find more LEAD SD Museums

Map of BLACK HILLS MINING MUSEUM

BLACK HILLS MINING MUSEUM Information

MID # 8404600154
Name BLACK HILLS MINING MUSEUM
Alternate Name BLACK HILLS MINING MUSEUM
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 460392748
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 80,551
REVENUE 69,955
LAT/LONG 44.351927, -103.766576
CODES FIPS State Code: 46
FIPS County Code: 081
US Census Tract: 966600
US Census Block: 3022