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The Sterling Hill Mining Museum
Step Into Earth Science
An enduring geological mystery. A world-famous mineral deposit. And, it’s all right here in a New Jersey museum, just an hour’s drive from New York’s George Washington Bridge!
Learn about all the fun and educational activities at the Sterling Hill Mining Museum.
The industrial complex that was once the Sterling Hill zinc mine is now open to the public as the Sterling Hill Mining Museum.
Join us for Underground Mine Tours, fantastic displays of "glow-in-the-dark" fluorescent minerals, extensive outdoor displays of mining machinery, and exhibit halls packed with things you've probably never seen before!
Teachers: Our mining museum offers a wide variety of educational opportunities for professional development and student activities — just click on the Education link to get started.
Kids of any age can do geology field work in our in Rock Discovery Center by collecting 6 different types of rocks which they get to keep. At our Fossil Discovery Center you can collect lots of different fossils and take home 6 of them.
Our onsite Astronomical Observatory offers monthly night viewings. Come see the moon, stars, mars and more. All of these activities are fun learning expediences for school groups, scouts and birthday parties.
General Schedule
June
Museum Store: Open daily, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Group Tours: By appointment only. Call 973-209-7212 for info and bookings.
Public Tours: Held at 1:00 pm daily
Mineral Collecting: Permitted daily on the Mine Run dump, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Fees: $5 admission plus $1.50/lb for all material taken.
July
Museum Store: Open daily, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Group Tours: By appointment only. Call 973-209-7212 for info and bookings.
Public Tours: Starting
on July 4th held at 10:00 am & 1:00 pm daily
Mineral Collecting: Permitted daily on the Mine Run dump, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Fees: $5 admission plus $1.50/lb for all material taken.
Upcoming Special Events
Sunday, August 31, 2014
Mineral Collecting at Sterling Hill (daytime only)
Collecting is allowed on the Mine Run dump and in the Passaic pit and "saddle" areas. This event is open to the public. Bring sturdy footwear, a strong hammer (carpenter's claw hammers not allowed), and eye protection. A dark room with a shortwave ultraviolet light is provided on-site for inspection of fluorescent minerals. Read details Mineral Collecting.
Saturday, September 27, 2014-Sunday, September 28, 2014
Franklin-Sterling Gem and Mineral Show and Outdoor Swap and Sell
This show is held the last full weekend in September and features both indoor and outdoor mineral, fossil, and gem dealers.
Saturday, October 18, 2014
Mineral Collecting at Sterling Hill (Nighttime: Museum Members only)
Night collecting at Sterling Hill is scheduled twice a year for museum members only. Collecting is allowed on the Mine Run dump and in the Passaic pit and "saddle" areas. This event is open to the public. Bring sturdy footwear, a strong hammer (carpenter's claw hammers not allowed), and eye protection. A dark room with a shortwave ultraviolet light is provided on-site for inspection of fluorescent minerals. Read details Mineral Collecting.
Visit Our Favorite Local...
With so much to do you may want to stay for a day or two!
The Sterling Hill MIning Museum
Our mission is to tell the story of the Sterling Hill Mine and
to
inspire learning about earth sciences, engineering, and the responsible
use of the earth’s nonrenewable resources.
The Official Website of The Sterling Hill Mining Museum
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