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Ring a signal bell like\u00a0the miners did to tell the hoist operator to bring them up and\u00a0out of the mine. How was dynamite stored and in what amounts\u00a0could miners buy it? See indoor and outdoor displays of trams,\u00a0ore carts, engines, historic photographs and rare mining claim\u00a0maps.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Admission is free<\/li>\n<li>The museum is located at 200 N. Bridge Street (on the roundabout in Nederland at the corner of North Bridge Street and Highway 119)<\/li>\n<li>Open June 1 &#8211; October 31<br \/>\nFriday, Saturday, Sunday 10:00am to 4:00pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Volunteer Opportunities at the Museum<\/h2>\n<p>The Nederland Mining Museum is looking for docents.\u00a0Attending a training course or shadowing\/observing experienced guides, and the ability to volunteer mostly on weekends\u00a0is required. 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