MINING MUSEUM

PLATTEVILLE, WI

Trumpeter Swans Paris, Grant County, Wisconsin — Trumpeter Swans Credit: Vincent Parsons

The Mining Museum in Platteville, WI is a popular tourist attraction that showcases the rich mining history of the region. The museum is located in an old lead and zinc mine that was active in the 1800s and 1900s. Visitors can take a guided tour of the mine, which includes a ride on a train that takes them deep into the underground tunnels.

The museum features exhibits that highlight the tools and techniques that were used by miners in the past. There are displays of mining equipment, such as drills, hammers, and explosives. Visitors can also learn about the different types of minerals that were extracted from the mine, including lead, zinc, and galena.

Another highlight of the museum is the mineral collection, which contains specimens from around the world. This collection includes colorful crystals, rare minerals, and unique geological formations.

The Mining Museum is a great educational experience for all ages. It offers an opportunity to learn about the mining industry and the impact it had on the local community. The museum is open year-round and offers special events and programs throughout the year.

MINING MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in PLATTEVILLE WI. US MID #8405500063

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

Junction of Blakely Branch with the Platte River Grant County, Wisconsin

Cold Morning Little Platte River valley, Grant County, Wisconsin

Small steel girder bridge, near Slateford, WI A small, fairly old steel girder bridge over the Pecatonica River. On Oak Park Road near Slateford, Wisconsin. Approximately 5 miles southwest of Mineral Point, Wisconsin.

Photo taken early May 2023. Original key: IMG_4767

Rock toe, Pecatonica River near Slateford, WI Rock toe streambank stabilization on an outer bend on the right bank. Pecatonica River just downstream (east) of the Oak Park Road bridge near Slateford, Wisconsin.

Approximately 5 miles southwest of Mineral Point, Wisconsin.
Photo taken early May 2023. Original key: IMG_4776

Truss bridge over Pecatonica River in Calamine, Wisconsin This riveted steel truss bridge was built in 1940 near Calamine, Wisconsin, and carries a Lafayette County highway across the Pecatonica River. It is 165 feet long.
In the Wisconsin Department of Transportation highway structures database, its ID number is B-33-625.
It also has a record in the Wisconsin Historical Society database, with reference number 245599.

Photo taken early May 2023.
Original key: IMG_4754

Contact MINING MUSEUM

telephone: 6083483301
website: http://www.mining.jamison.museum

MINING MUSEUM
405 E MAIN ST
PLATTEVILLE
WI
53818

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MINING MUSEUM Information

MID #	8405500063
Name	MINING MUSEUM
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Classification	Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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LAT/LONG	42.733112, -90.473846
CODES	FIPS State Code: 55 FIPS County Code: 043 US Census Tract: 960900 US Census Block: 2012