This is another must-do adventure if you’re in the Butte area! It is a very well put together museum and has exhibits of what a mining town would have looked like back in the 1800s plus actual copper and silver mining artifacts and platforms. There are a lot of exhibits to see covering a large outside area. There is also an actual old mine that you can tour, but that does require a separate ticket and is usually booked-up several days in advance, so it’s best to reserve your spot online. The mine tour takes you down about 100 feet into the mine, and is an exceptional experience and learning adventure. It is great for kids also, but not small children. It also is a fairly steep decline into the mine, and is pitch dark. They do provide you with helmets that have attached lights on them, but this was a fully working mine and is currently used to train mining students at Montana Tech. While they do everything to keep you safe, there are a lot of obstacles, and you have to be focused and have your wits about you. I would not recommend the mine tour if you’re claustrophobic or have other health ailments. It is also about 45° once you get down to 100 feet. But there is still plenty to do and see even if you don’t do don’t mine tour.They also have a lot of events going on during the summer, so check their website. The museum is also getting ready to start their haunted mine tours, so look for events and details on their website.

If you love hard rock mining, you will love this place. It's literally like stepping back in time. The exhibits, buildings, and mine yard are one of kind. This place accurately reflects mining in Butte America. The history and nostalgic memorabilia from the area is amazing. I could spend days here! I'll be back to see it again and do the underground tour.

This is Avery nice history of mining in Butte. The pictures and donated memorabilia really helps show what life was like in a mining town. The town mock-up is fantastic at showing period prices showing invitation of the times. From dentistry to banking and everything in between. There is an actual mine tour, I would suggest calling ahead to get your times before you go. It was well worth the entry fee.

I love this museum. This was my second time visiting and I loved getting to share it with my family. This is a great stop for kids with so much to look at, interact with, and just the immense amount of space it takes up. It takes a little over an hour (and thats with speed reading signs!). I have never done the actually underground tour but it's on my to do list now.

Highly recommend taking a tour of the mine! Very knowledgeable couple of guys. One worked as a miner in the 70s, and the other worked at a mine as well. They both had plenty of stories ranging from their own, to the stories of their fathers/grandfathers... What a cool little place. They did a great job of painting the scene of old school mining. Awesome, and tragic history

This site is loaded with historical eye candy of all kinds. From the Mining operations to the reconstructed town site it was a fully immersive experience. Our tour guide Troy gave us a tour that made the experience of the miners and this unique Butte American community come alive for us. My perspective on this important and often overlooked part of our history was enhanced and I honestly got teary eyed with pride thinking about how hard those men worked to do such a dangerous yet essential job. Hands down one of the best Montana tourist attractions and that is saying something! Thank you Troy!!!

This was a fun place to go. There is an old time mining town to wander through. Kid friendly. There is an underground mining tour that is a lot of fun but I, personally, wouldn't take young children on it because of the steep grades and darkness of being underground. The only light is from the light on the hard hat everyone is wearing. At one point the light is turned off. This is a an excellent experience to see the reality of an old time mining town and experience a mine.

Great informative mine tours. Staff was very knowledgeable about the machinery in the mines, as well as their geology. I would definitely recommend getting your tickets for the tour at least a day ahead, as there are limited spots available. In addition, wearing a light sweatshirt is a good idea, because temperatures in the mine are about 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Wear close-toed walking shoes (it gets muddy). Amazing experience for families!

I've done a few mining tours and this is by far my favorite. We had an excellent tour underground mine guide that was very informative, with what seemed like endless knowledge.

Very cool "museum.". Not a typical museum where you walk from one hall to another, this museum is outside and is part ghost town, part mine. Seeing the mining equipment up close gives a new perspective on the immensity and innovation. Don't miss climbing the tower. We didn't go into the mine but it would have been a cool experience.

This is actually an entire town. It's loads of fun to see historical devices from the doctor and dentist offices. There's a schoolhouse and a church with wood burning stoves inside. I can't tell it all or you won't have a reason see it for yourself. Look at my pics.

Very interesting, tons of history, lots to look at. Would've loved to do the underground tour but our kiddos were too small (we will have to come back!) Our 2yo and 4yo were kinda bored so I don't think I recommend this in general for their ages unless the museum were to open up a little kiddos hands on learning exhibit. But we loved walking thru the town and the seeing all of the old equipment. Definitely don't miss this stop in Butte!

We booked our general admission tickets ($10 adult) and mine tour entrance fee ($21 adults) ahead of time online. And then we found ourselves arriving in town a day earlier than what we had booked, argh! With hopefulness in our hearts, we approached the museum and went inside to the cashier. Seconds later we had our future date tickets converted to current date tickets, wow! We did the mine tour and enjoyed listening to all the history, good and bad, as well as a bit about the technology involved. What a wonder to enter this different realm, learning and seeing all kinds of interesting details! The cool temps were refreshing. The guide knowledgable and funny. We loved it. That said, kids under about age 10 may not enjoy this verbosity and being unable to grab stuff or climb ladders, etc. due to safety issues. There's a steep grade walking down and then back up, too. Ah, but worth it to begin to understand the whole.mining thing. Begin, mind you, because there's so much outside the mine to see and explore!

We just visited the museum with 2 kids and did the underground tour too. It was an awesome experience. The tour guide was a retired miner with a lot of knowledge and stories to tell. Kids loved it, grown-ups too. Don't miss it.

This museum was awesome. We took the Underground tour and it was fantastic! Rick was so knowledgeable and he really wanted us all to have an enjoyable time. I learned so much!! Some remarkable people are restoring this wonderful piece of history! Great job staff and donors. You can be proud of this gem!!

Located on the far side of Montana Tech University, the World Museum of Mining is, hand’s down, a terrific place to learn about life in an 1800s mining town. The museum has brought in period buildings from all over, added local period pieces (whether saloon, apothecary, undertaker, and any of the dozens of other establishments) to make the town seem seamless. Most of the buildings had a QR code provided for obtaining additional information. Even before leaving the museum store where you buy tickets to either the above ground and/or below ground experience, you will learn much about mining in Montana. There also are a couple special exhibit rooms which were mostly from private collections (one being dolls and doll houses mostly related to early Montana life; the other minerals and rocks). The underground mine tour was led by Michael. He is well versed in the mining history of the area and was fully engaged in sharing what he knew. There is SO much to see. My photos are only a small portion of our time there. Plan to spend at least three hours (1.5 on the underground, and the same walking the property). For your convenience and comfort, there is a perfectly modern restroom facility.

We passed through Butte twice on our way to Glacier National Park and coming back which was lucky for us as the mining tour is limited in numbers so we needed to book 4 days in advance. This tour is a gem, it is very authentic and down below earth and our guide Ken was very knowledgeable and entertaining. The tour inspired us to explore more and we visited The Archives Museum in The Historical District where again the staff were very welcoming and helpful. We were delighted we spent some time in Butte.

Extremely interesting tour. The very informative guide led us down to the 100' level of an abandoned copper mine. An easy walk! A must see.

Loved this place and stayed longer than I had planned because there is a lot to see! Entrance fee with the mine tour was just over 20 dollars. Recommend booking the tour ahead of time online. The tour of the mine was great! Been in many caves, but not a mine. There are no stairs, but it is sloped for the entire tour. You go down 100 feet while wearing hard hats with lights. Really cool experience. There is a little recreated town to walk through and it's interesting learning about the late 1800s to 1950s time-frame of a mining town. Recommend this place! And leave plenty of time so you're not rushed.