📜 Showcases one of the world's most extensive collections of fluorite specimens, mining history, and geological artifacts.🔍 Features thousands of unique minerals, including glowing rocks under black light, fossils, mining equipment, and a meteorite. # Why Go 💎 Marvel at thousands of glittering mineral specimens, including world-class fluorite✨ Experience the "Wow Room" and glowing rocks under black light⛏️ Explore historic mining equipment, fossils, and a meteorite📚 Learn about local history, legends, and the life of Ben E. Clement🗣️ Engage with knowledgeable staff about local history and minerals # Why Avoid ⛏️ No active dig sites available for visitors # Tips 🙋 Ask staff questions; they are full of facts and stories and knowledgeable about artifacts and local lore.🎁 Visit the gift shop for unique mineral-related items🧺 Picnic area available for visitors # Cost 💰 Adults $8, seniors/military $7, children (6-12) $5, under 5 free. # Hours 🕒 Open year-round. Mon-Sat (Mar-Dec) 10AM-3PM; Tue-Sat (Jan-Feb) 10AM-3PM. # 🅿️ Parking 🅿️ Free parking available off College Street entrance, handicapped parking off Walker St.