MINE IN THE SKY MUSEUM INC

BISHOP, CA

Bishop Creek View Hotel view from the Creekside Inn
Bishop Creek View Credit: Moo.The.Cow

Mine in the Sky Museum Inc is a museum located in Bishop, California. The museum is dedicated to the history of the Eastern Sierra Nevada and the Owens Valley, and to the people who have lived and worked in the area since the late 1800s. The museum contains artifacts from the area’s mining, ranching, and railroad history, as well as Native American artifacts, photographs, and other historical items.

The museum was founded in 2002 by local historians, who wanted to preserve and share the history of the area. The museum offers educational programs, as well as lectures and special events. It also offers a variety of archival resources for research, including books and photographs.

The museum has three main galleries, including the Mining and Ranching Gallery, the Native American Gallery, and the Railroad Gallery. Visitors can view a variety of artifacts, including tools, clothing, and photographs, as well as a model of the original railroad that ran through the Owens Valley.

The museum also features a gift shop, which offers souvenirs and books related to the history of the area. Mine in the Sky Museum Inc is open to the public and welcomes visitors of all ages.

MINE IN THE SKY MUSEUM INC is a Uncategorized or General Museum in BISHOP CA. US MID #8400601546

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).

Bishop Creek View Hotel view from the Creekside Inn
White Mountain Peak sunset A sunset view of White Mountain Peak. Photo taken from the summit of Mt. Barcroft
20230529T022708_01 Franz sleeping and Marjie laughing in camp.
20230528T222429_01 Volcanic columnar jointing rock formations in gorge.
20230528T221910_01 View of Owens River Gorge from Upper Gorge Power Plant access road.
20230528T215104_01 Grant on steep trail into gorge.
20230528T215051_01 Indian paintbrush wildflowers.
20230528T214445_01 Stacked rock and rock nets on steep trail into gorge.
20230528T213858_01 Steep trail into gorge.
20230528T213851_01 Rock climbers, transmisison tower, and steep trail into gorge.
20230528T213455_01 Bruce, dirt road, trees, and transmission tower in gorge.
20230528T213452_01 Cascades in gorge.

Contact MINE IN THE SKY MUSEUM INC

MINE IN THE SKY MUSEUM INC
PO BOX 1538
BISHOP
CA
93514-9640

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MINE IN THE SKY MUSEUM INC Information

MID # 8400601546
Name MINE IN THE SKY MUSEUM INC
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 481273766
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 1
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 37.386876, -118.418491
CODES FIPS State Code: 06
FIPS County Code: 027
US Census Tract: 000200
US Census Block: 1056