CALIFORNIA STATE MINING AND MINERAL MUS

MARIPOSA, CA

The California State Mining and Mineral Museum is located in Mariposa, California, and is dedicated to educating visitors about the state's rich mining and mineral history. The museum features exhibits that showcase the various minerals and gems that can be found in California, including gold, silver, copper, and more. The most notable exhibit is the Fricot Nugget, a rare and impressive 13.8-pound gold nugget that was discovered in 1864.

The museum also houses a collection of mining equipment, including drills, picks, and blasting tools, as well as a replica of a California mining town. Visitors can learn about the different methods used in mining, including placer and hard rock mining, and the impact that the industry had on the state's development.

In addition to the exhibits, the museum offers educational programs for school groups and other organizations. The programs include guided tours of the exhibits, hands-on activities, and demonstrations of how mining equipment was used in the past.

Overall, the California State Mining and Mineral Museum is a fascinating destination for anyone interested in California's rich mining history, geology, and mineralogy.

CALIFORNIA STATE MINING AND MINERAL MUS is a Natural History & Natural Science Museum in MARIPOSA CA. US MID #8400602040

The museum is classed as NAT (Natural History & Natural Science Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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• telephone: 2097427625
• website: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=588

CALIFORNIA STATE MINING & MINERAL FUND
PO BOX 1415
MARIPOSA
CA
95338-1415

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