Colorado Mining Museums

    Explore Colorado's rich mining heritage at these museums throughout the state.

    Denver Museum of Nature and Science

    2001 Colorado Blvd.
    Denver, Colorado
    (303) 322-7009

    Western Museum of Mining and Industry

    1025 Northgate Road
    Colorado Springs, Colorado
    (719) 488-0880 or 1-800-752-6558

    The National Mining Hall of Fame Museum

    120 W. 9th
    Leadville, Colorado
    (719) 486-1229

    Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum

    Berthoud Hall, CSM campus
    Golden, Colorado
    (303) 273-3823

    Excellent gold nugget collection in the Arthur Lakes Library

    Cripple Creek District Museum

    5th and Bennett Avenues
    Cripple Creek, Colorado
    (719) 689-2634

    Gilpin County Historical Society and Museum

    228 High Street
    Central City, Colorado
    (303) 582-5283

    Lowell Thomas Museum

    3rd and Victor Avenue
    Victor, Colorado

    Nederland Historical Society and Museum

    4th and Bridge Streets
    Nederland, Boulder County, Colorado
    (303) 285-3575

    Ouray County Historical Society and Museum

    420 Sixth Street
    Ouray, Colorado
    (970) 325-4576

    Walsenburg Mining Museum

    101 E. 5th Street
    Walsenburg, Colorado
    (719) 738-1992