WESTERN MINING & RAILROAD MUSEUM

HELPER, UT

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The Western Mining & Railroad Museum is a historic site located in Helper, Utah. The museum is dedicated to preserving the history of the mining and railroad industries in the western United States. The site contains a collection of artifacts, exhibits, and displays that showcase the history of mining and railroading in the region.

The museum's main attraction is the extensive collection of mining equipment, which includes steam engines, ore cars, and mining tools. Visitors can explore the exhibits and learn about the different methods and technologies used in mining throughout history. The museum also features a large collection of photographs and documents that tell the story of the mining industry in Utah and the surrounding states.

The railroad exhibits at the museum include a restored caboose, locomotive, and passenger cars. Visitors can explore the exhibits and learn about the history of rail transportation in the region. The museum also offers guided tours of the historic Helper railroad yard, where visitors can see the restored locomotives and rail cars up close.

In addition to the exhibits, the Western Mining & Railroad Museum hosts a variety of educational programs and events throughout the year. These include lectures, workshops, and special exhibits that explore the history of mining and railroading in the western United States. The museum is open to the public and is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the history of mining and rail transportation.

WESTERN MINING & RAILROAD MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in HELPER UT. US MID #8404900241

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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WESTERN MINING & RAILROAD MUSEUM
294 S MAIN ST
HELPER
UT
84526

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WESTERN MINING & RAILROAD MUSEUM Information

MID # 8404900241
Name WESTERN MINING & RAILROAD MUSEUM
Alternate Name WESTERN MINING & RAILROAD MUSEUM
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 876000233
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 39.666611, -110.856606
CODES FIPS State Code: 49
FIPS County Code: 007
US Census Tract: 000500
US Census Block: 2132