Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum
Fee required
Home to one of the largest and most impressive collections of fluorite crystals and other unique minerals in the world, along with mining equipment, fossils, and historical documents.

📜 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.

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