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Sterling Hill Mining Museum

Walk underground through a former zinc mine with mining equipment and a drilling and blasting demonstration, ending at the fluorescent Rainbow Tunnel, and collect minerals outside on the dumps.

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La visita

Tipo de visitaMine tours
¿Dónde?United States
ReservasNo es obligatorio
EscenarioEn interiores
TemporadaThe site lists a daily guided tour at 1:00pm from 27 June to 7 September 2026, with the site open 10:00am to 4:00pm
Precio, tal y como figura en la listaAdults 13 and over USD 15.00, seniors 65 and over USD 14.00, children 4 to 12 USD 13.00, under 4 USD 5.00, as listed

Por qué merece la pena hacer este viaje

The fluorescence display is the clearest public demonstration that a mineral's appearance depends entirely on the light you judge it under, which is the whole basis of gem grading conditions.

Antes de marcharse

Advance reservations are not required for standard tours, but private group tours of 15 or more must be booked at least two weeks ahead by phone. Mineral collecting runs daily 10:00am to 3:00pm weather permitting; the museum recommends rock collecting for collectors aged 18 and over and sluicing for children.

Fuente oficial

Recopilado de sterlinghillminingmuseum.org; puede consultarse en 16 de agosto de 2026.

Los horarios, las temporadas y los precios pueden variar, y nosotros no somos los responsables de la gestión. Le recomendamos que lo confirme directamente con el lugar de visita antes de viajar. No cobramos comisión alguna por ninguna visita.

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