Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum
| Address: | 1301 Maple St, Golden, CO 80401, USA |
| Phone: | +1 303-273-3815 |
| Site: | mines.edu |
| Rating: | 4.8 |
| Working: | 9AM–4PM 9AM–4PM 9AM–4PM 9AM–4PM 9AM–4PM 9AM–4PM 1–4PM |
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Jackie Peel
This is a GEM of a museum! Extensive collection of minerals, gems, fossils from all over the world. There are also displays of mining equipment, with a nod to the history of the settlement of Colorado by miners. This museum does a great job of appealing to both children and adults. The mock mine showcasing fluorescent minerals is very interesting. One of the best displays is near a large window overlooking the town of Golden. The information posted by the window describes the geologic processes that formed the Clear Creek area and the town site. There is also a very nice short outdoor trail with large specimens of dinosaur tracks and other geologic wonders. This is a "dont miss" on your list of places to see when in Golden. And its FREE, though do consider making a donation when you check out the items in the gift shop.
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Matt Hagen
Very cool and its free. Could spend all day there if you really like rocks, gems, minerals. After a while they all started to look the same. I wish it was more educational. Maybe more information on how these are mined, how they are formed naturally, how they can be made artificially, and how you can pick up mining as a hobby. We thought it would be cool to find these in nature on your own, but dont know how to do it. I dont know if there are any guided tours. Would be with it if there was.
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Matthew Fillpot
Free geology museum with samples available for purchase. Great layout, nice exhibits, rare samples, informative staff and great prices on mineral and gem samples. My family enjoys each visit to this museum and purchase nearly all of our non-local personal geology samples from the gift shop. I have been to several geology and mining museums, this is my favorite.
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Micah Gowen
Quite simply one of the best geology museums in the country. Hosted by a a school whose name says it all, this museum offers a staggering array of rocks from the mundane to the exotic. The collection is only part of the appeal, though, as the collections might seem a bit dull if you dont take advantage of one of the fantastic tours offered.
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Michelle Rahm
This museum has a fantastic assortment of minerals and fossils. The display downstairs that shows gems under long and short wave UV lights is really neat. Cant beat the staff...curator Bruce Geller has so much enthusiasm for the museum hes such an asset there.
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Zackary Jones
Public no cost museum that is great for kids and adults. The hours during school holidays can be variable so be sure to check that they are open. Downstairs has much more interactive kid friendly displays as well.
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Frank Marino
I got to see a rock from the Moon. I heard this is a "hard" school to get into, school of mines get it? I know nothing about gemology but this place made me want to learn. Awesome! Pay for parking 2 hours.
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Bonnie Gillespie
This place is a hidden "gem" in an unassuming building on the Mines campus. Incredible collection of minerals, gems, and fossils from around the world, and even a piece of the moon. I could spend hours here.
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Dalton Fox
What an awesome piece of history that tells some amazing stories! The parking can be somewhat troublesome, but the substance is great. Also really close to some great places to grab food while youre in town!
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Tim
Really cool museum. A lot of different rocks and minerals. They even have petrifide fossils, meteorites and moon rocks. Definitely worth a stop if you are in Golden. And best part of all is the free admission.
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Abhijith Chandrashekar
Worth spending an hour or two in here just to look at all the pretty rocks. Wish it had been built on a bigger space to accommodate for more experiences. Feels like a high school science lab in some places.
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Ric Rini
If you are in Golden, Co its a great place to stop by and just walk the campus. Sits on a hill top and has pretty nice architecture with nice trees and plants around. It was a very relaxing stroll.
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Jason Strickland
Free to visit. Two floors of amazing rock samples from local areas and around the world. The fluorescent rock display section was my favorite. Worth the stop. There is a gift shop available.
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Anthony Maly
If you are in Golden and are looking for something fun and educational stop by here. It was more enjoyable to me than the Coors tour was and they have lots of really cool rocks to look at!
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abe kline
Amazing rock collection. Make sure to see both moon rocks and the UV reactive rock display. Refrain from making crude jokes at the suggestive looking formations. At least not out loud
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John Vogt
Good free museum with an excellent selection of rocks, ores and metals from around the world. The bottom floor has a great exhibit about mining techniques and history.
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John Thomas
Fantastic! Such a well organized wide variety of specimens. A must for anyone who appreciates true beauty from the natural world.
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Ryan Hollenbach
This is a great place to visit on the weekend. Admission is free, and parking is free on the Mines campus during the weekend.
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Angel Rodriguez
Great place to see some fascinating crystals. Ive been inspired to buy a bunch of them and place them all over the house.
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Aaron Zahn
This is such a cool museum! Its always cool to go check out all the crazy things that you didnt think rocks could form as!
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Rita Naguib Basta
FREE!!!! Very nice museum with excellent specimens from around the world. Gift shop sells gems/stones really cheap!
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Anna Kelbert
An amazing collection of rocks and minerals. Entrance is free. Childrens play room available. My family loved it!
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Chris Hollingshead
Great little museum near downtown Golden. Worth the walk to work of a great meal at one of the local restaurants.
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Ling Huang
A hidden Gem in the mountains. Love the beautiful rocks. Most impressive are the fluorescent rocks which are rare.
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David Lee
Plan to spend plenty of time enjoying this extensive gem and mineral collection. These are world class specimens.
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Michael Mardaus
Awesome Collection of rocks. Better than most of the ones you pay for. And they have a rock of the moon here.
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unienergy
Free and an excellent array of samples from all over the world. Also, very educational about local geology.
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Steven Knox
Very interesting and informative museum. Large variety of rocks, minerals, and gems from around the world.
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Adam Steinmetz
It was a fun little place to stop by. Very interesting and they had a fun scavenger hunt for kids.
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A Private User
Only a University would have a totally disorganized website with no hours posted for the museum.
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Jason Stevens
The free museum is fantastic. Beautiful collection of minerals, happy staff, and kid friendly.
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Roberta Lott-Holmes
I LOVE this Museum. So much to see - Geodes and stones galore and staff is super knowledgeable
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Alyx Bowen
If you enjoy rocks and love museums this place will blow your inquisitive mind. Go Orediggers!
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Cameron Goff
Incredible collection, and its free! Highly suggested if you have 0.5 - 1 hour of free time.
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Andrew Garvin
A nice, unpretentious geology collection and free. The shop leaves something to be desired.
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Cornelius M. Booker
Great Geology Museum that make you think about rocks and what they do for our economy
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Carrie Middleton
Hands down one of the best in Colorado. No fee. Be sure to pay for parking, though.
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Melanee Mortensen
Great displays, well lighted, really great layout, beautiful with good information
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Diane McVeigh
Great way to spend a lunch hour. Fascinating specimens from all over the world.
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Brandon Lambert
If you like geology with some historical information this is the place for you
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Patricia Plunkett
Very interesting displays of rock crystals. Good docents. No admission fee.
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