Established in 1970, the Western Museum of Mining and Industry is a private nonprofit. Our mission is to preserve and interpret the rich mining history of Colorado and the American West.
Unique to the museum is the actual operation of its carefully restored multi-ton steam engines and mining machines. The emphasis of the museum’s collections is on the technology and technological history of mining and metallurgy, as well as the social history. Over 4,000 artifacts are on display at the 27-acre indoor/outdoor exhibit site.
The entire exhibit complex is an exciting and exceptional tool for learning about Colorado history, mining and industrial technology, geology, and the environment. The site includes one of the few operational stamp mills in the United States, and a functioning blacksmith shop.
WMMI offers two changing exhibits annually (Feb-May and Sep-Dec), hosts the Pike's Peak Gem & Mineral Show (June), a family fall harvest festival (Oct), as well as lectures and other programs.
Because of its small professional staff, WMMI also relies on its members, student interns, and volunteers to successfully bring its mission to the visiting public. Contact the museum if you are interested in assisting WMMI.
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- Employees
- 13
- Founded
- -
- Address
- 225 North Gate Blvd, Colorado Springs,co 80921-3002,united States
- Industry
- Museums, Historical Sites, And Zoos
- NAICS
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar InstitutionsNature Parks and Other Similar Institutions
- Website
- http://www.wmmi.org
- Keywords
- Mining and history of the American West, Education, History, Museum, Minerals, Industrial Revolution, American West.
- HQ
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Competitors
- Denver Metro Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Delaware Museum of Nature & Science, Huntsville Botanical Garden, The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, Caretech, Huntsville Museum Of Art, Bright Behavior, Inc., Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures, U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum, The Museum School of Avondale Estates.
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Western Museum Of Mining And Industry's top competitors are
Denver Metro Small Business Development Center (Sbdc),
Delaware Museum Of Nature & Science,
Huntsville Botanical Garden,
The Mob Museum, The National Museum Of Organized Crime And Law Enforcement,
Caretech,
Huntsville Museum Of Art,
Bright Behavior, Inc.,
Global Village Museum Of Arts And Cultures,
U.s. Olympic & Paralympic Museum,
The Museum School Of Avondale Estates.
Western Museum Of Mining And Industry's categories are Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Western Museum Of Mining And Industry's founding year is 1970
