1 / 6
Location
Parking
plenty of parking available
Accessibility
Underground mine tour requires ability to walk unassisted; some low ceiling areas (over 6 feet); packed ground with some sloped and muddy areas in mine; hard hat, light, and eye protection provided
About World Museum of Mining
Re-creation of an 1890s mining town. An attraction offering a re-creation of an 1890s mining town, mine tours & exhibits on mining tools.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Highlights
- Underground mine tour, replica Western mining town, historic equipment displays, rock collection
- Visit Duration
- 2-3 hours recommended
- Location
- Butte, Montana; 20+ acres on-site
What visitors say
This was a really great experience. We stayed for a little over 2 hours (including the tour) and probably could have pushed this to 3 hours but we wanted to head out. We've been on several mine tours and this one was different (as…
On site of the historic Orphan Girl Mine. It preserves a real mine yard with original buildings, equipment, and artifacts reflecting more than a century of mining in the area. Great collection of buildings that have been moved onsite.…
This review is from when we visited this location in September of 2025. We were looking for activities to do on our way up to Glacier national Park. This was very interesting little attraction. They have two types of tours. General…
From 985 Google reviews Read all reviews
More Family Fun Nearby
Other venues within driving distance:
Own this venue? Stand out from the competition.
Children's Museums listings that are Featured get seen first by thousands of families every month.
- Priority placement in search
- Photo gallery showcase
- Insider tips from visitors
- Highlighted in dedicated featured section