- All ages
- All day
With 50 exhibit buildings, countless artifacts, and 66 primary exhibits in the mine yard, you can spend from a couple of hours to an entire day lost in the unfolding story.
Quick Details
Tour times vary daily. Tours may be added by 9:00 am daily.
General Admission is included in the purchase of an Underground Tour.
All guests must sign a waiver in order to participate.
Service animals are welcome.
Staff highly encourages guests to purchase your underground tour tickets in advance.
Must be at least 5 years of age to take tour. No one under the age of 5 will be permitted on the tour.
Venture 100 feet underground to see the original shaft station and the Orphan Girl vein, one of the few exposed veins in North America that can be seen by the public. The tour guides lead you through the drift, sharing stories as you venture 100 feet into the 2700-foot-deep Orphan Girl Mine. Many other surprises wait for you at the 100-foot level. Be sure to allow extra time to explore the rest of the Museum, 22+ acres, as it is included in the price of your underground tour ticket. Must be at least 5 years of age to take tour.
After purchasing tickets online, a link to our waiver system will be sent to the guest providing the reservation information. All guests must sign a waiver in order to participate. Parents or guardians must sign for all those under the age of 18.
Tickets are non-refundable. Tours can be rescheduled or a gift card can be issued for cancelled tours up to 48 hours prior to scheduled tour time. Please see link in your confirmation e-mail.
With 50 exhibit buildings, countless artifacts, and 66 primary exhibits in the mine yard, you can spend from a couple of hours to an entire day lost in the unfolding story.
With your membership, you receive free unlimited admission to the museum for one year, a 10% discount on purchases from the gift shop and photo archives, and reduced underground tour prices!