Learn about the lives of the miners of yesteryear. Visit the Nederland Mining Museum and get a glimpse into the world of hard rock mining days in Boulder County during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Various “tools of the trade” offer a close-up look at the lives of the miners. Miners wore helmets equipped with lights; how did those change over the years? See how drills used to do the mining changed as technology did. Ring a signal bell like the miners did to tell the hoist operator to bring them up and out of the mine. How was dynamite stored and in what amounts could miners buy it? See indoor and outdoor displays of trams, ore carts, engines, historic photographs and rare mining claim maps.
- Admission is free
- The museum is located at 200 N. Bridge Street (on the roundabout in Nederland at the corner of North Bridge Street and Highway 119)
- Open June 1 – October 31
Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10:00am to 4:00pm
Volunteer Opportunities at the Museum
The Nederland Mining Museum is looking for docents. Attending a training course or shadowing/observing experienced guides, and the ability to volunteer mostly on weekends is required. Contact Sheryl Kippen if interested.