New Mexico Mining Museum
New Mexico Mining Museum
4.5
Monday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
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Visit the Only Uranium Mining Museum in the World! Experience the atmosphere and learn about the industry. Hours: 9am to 4pm Monday-Saturday Closed Sundays and Holidays Admission Children 0-6 Free Ages 7-17 - $3.00 Ages 18-59 - $5.00 Ages 60+ - $3.00 Military/Veteran - $3.00 Guides available with advance notice. Go Underground Today!
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Florence D
5 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
We were in Grants for the solar eclipse and stopped by this museum. I had called in advance to ask about RV parking, (which there is across the street), and was told they had switched to their winter hours which are Mon-Fri 9-5. We are seniors and the price including the downstairs mine simulation was $3 each. Upstairs they have rock, mineral and fossil samples and a nice exhibit showing the history of mining in the area. You take an elevator down to the mine and follow the footprints from one station to another. At each station, you push a button for an audio explanation narrated by actual miners.
Written 17 October 2023
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Lynette51
Santa Barbara, CA1,860 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
This is a cool museum. Lots of artifacts. There is a simulated underground mine that you take an elevator down to. Once in the mine there are the tools and equipment that the miners used. It is self guided so take your time. And in different areas of the mine there is a display button you push and it gives you the background of what you are looking at. Definitely recommend this and depending how much detail you want to learn and read all of the display captions you could spend some time there.
Written 28 October 2023
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M G
Gallup, NM344 contributions
Sept 2021 • Couples
First time visiting underground museum, couple that were working there are very nice and they talk to you about the mining, she will tell you about the museum and you do a self guided tour and take all the pictures you want - can start off by watching some videos in a small theater type room, there items on display (there's old pueblo poteries that are close to 1,000 years old), pictures of mining, people that work the mines, pictures of pueblos, mining equipments all kinds of cool stuff. Going down elevator to check out mine start off with a gate to open then close it and start your self guided tour, has signs on wall along the way with a button to press, has voices of miners that work there tell you thier position they had, has spot lights to show you what they did in, each miners voice in different places tell you with spot lights what they did and show the area with spot lights thier position work area. Cool to know what went on back in the day of mining, even came across some dinosaur bones and teeth while mining (which is on displa) outside in back has a tall large mining bucket that went into the ground and pull up, have to come and check it out.
Written 26 September 2021
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Bill K
239 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
Very interesting exhibits including a simulated underground uranium mine. Admission price is reasonable but the museum is rather small. I expected a larger museum. Basically the museum tells the story and history of uranium mining in New Mexico.
Written 11 September 2024
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ALL OUT
2 contributions
Aug 2021
This is a terrific place--you can actually walk through a great mockup of a mine and hear testimonies from real miners telling their stories. Julie at the desk was very welcoming and helpful. By the time we left we felt as though we'd stepped back in time and become the miners. We spent a week in New Mexico with family and this was one of my favorite sites.
Written 18 August 2021
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John D
92 contributions
Mar 2022
If you have an interest in mining, particularly uranium mining, spend a couple hours here. It's a gem well worth your effort. The highlight is an underground replica of a uranium mine shaft, which you walk through and you'd swear it's the real thing. A fun and educational place. They would be better served, however, to include some information on the downside and dangers of uranium mining.
Written 5 April 2022
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722markL48
Monticello, WI11 contributions
Jun 2016 • Couples
The mining museum itself is very well done, but the simulated workings "underground" are simply outstanding. It's obvious that care has been taken to ensure authenticity, and the voices of actual uranium miners at each interpretive station help bring the days of the uranium boom to life. If you're anywhere near Grants, this museum is well worth a visit.
Written 18 June 2016
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rdsaundrs
Albuquerque, NM192 contributions
Apr 2016 • Solo
I took this tour because I was a miner at one time. One of the finest mining museums I have been to, and I've been to many. Superbly done. This is what a working uranium mine looked like. All of the equipment on display was used in mining operations during the uranium boom era around Grants. The mine exhibits are underground and reached by elevator. The exhibits are very safe as is the total environment. If possible take the tour with a former uranium miner guide. I may sound like a cheerleader but am in no way affiliated with the museum. I just found this to be a very authentic in every way. If you have any interest in or are curious about underground mining this is a wonderful example.
Written 15 July 2016
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Kate R
Arizona4 contributions
Mar 2015 • Couples
Was doing the Route 66 trip with my boyfriend and we stopped off in grant to visit the museum. I though it would be a regular tour but I was so wrong. If your lucky enough to be given a tour with jack Farley your really in for a treat. The most charming man with such an interesting story to tell, jack worked in the mines for many years and is able to answer any question given. Definetly worth a visit for any age.
Written 16 March 2015
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BriannaJoyR
Grandville, MI24 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
This was an interesting stop we made when staying in Grants. It is a nice location in the middle of town with the park nearby. It is very affordable(only $5 for adults at this time). Stone was working when we visited and he was a wealth of information on not only the mines but the area. Just a warning, take caution if claustrophobic since there are some tight areas in the simulated mine.
Written 26 July 2018
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I don't know for sure but would guess no. It is rather small and pet sounds would be heard throughout. The mine itself is underground and down an elevator - you wouldn't want to bring a pet there.
Written 22 December 2019
I believe based on the area where it is located I think you will be able to find a spot close by
Written 1 June 2018
Is there an admission for this museum?
Written 29 July 2017
I cannot recall the price but others quote $3 which seems about right. It was inexpensive and worth the visit underground. I hope 'Jack' is on duty when you go. He is a mine of information - if you will forgive the pun. .
Written 30 July 2017
There is an elevator and I believe there is a wheelchair entrance on the East side of the building. I am not sure how well a large motorized chair would fit but the majority of the mine tour is fairly level and smooth.
Hope this helps.
Written 2 October 2016
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