Mines Museum of Earth Science
An impressive collection of over 50,000 minerals, gems, and fossils, including moon rock from the Apollo 17 mission, serving as the state repository for Colorado's mineral heritage.

📜 Geology museum on the Colorado School of Mines campus.
🔍 Houses over 50,000 minerals, gems, and fossils, including moon rocks.

Why Go

💎 See over 50,000 minerals, gems, and fossils
🌕 View moon rocks from Apollo 15 and 17 missions
🎨 Admire restored Irwin Hoffman mining murals
🚶 Explore an outdoor geologic trail

Tips

🅿️ Free parking on weekends, paid on weekdays
🚌 Free Ore Cart shuttle stop next to museum
🗺️ Download audio guide for self-guided tours

Cost

💰 Admission is FREE.

Hours

🕒 Mon-Sat 9AM-4PM, Sun 1PM-4PM.

Last updated 5 days ago

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