Over 45,000 people have visited the museum since guided tours began in 1992

Blasted out of solid rock cliff by three Creede miners, construction of the museum began in 1990. County-hired laborers and volunteers completed all the other work, including rock removal, cribbing, rock batting and cement work. The next summer, tours were given to show actual mining in operation. The miners created 600 feet of drift with 22 displays, a gift shop and the Community Center. You'll learn about stopeing, blasting, blacksmithing, mucking, and assaying.

Tours

Guided Tours: Walking tour led by retired miners who explain mining equipment and methods and tell personal stories from their time underground. Great for history buffs!  Duration: Approximately 1 hour

All Guided Tours ............... $16 per person
Kids 5 and under .............. Free

Audio Tours: Self-guided walking tour using MP3 audio for an immersive experience. Great for the whole family, especially kids!  Duration: Approximately 30 mins

Adults (ages 12-59) .......... $9
Seniors (ages 60+) ........... $7
Military ............................. $7
Kids (ages 6-11) ............... $6
Kids 5 and under .............. Free

All Facilities are Handicap Accessible

Summer Hours

Memorial Day through September 18th
Open 7 days-a-week, 9am - 5pm
  Audio Tours: 9am - 4pm
  Guided Tours: 10am and 3pm (Reservations Required)
    Please call for availability
  Gift Shop: 9am - 5pm

Winter Hours

September 18th through Memorial Day
Open Tuesday-Saturday
  Audio Tours: 10am - 3pm
  Gift Shop: 10am - 3pm
Closed Sundays and Mondays; closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve/Day, and New Year's Eve/Day)