Western Museum of Mining & Industry

225 North Gate Blvd | Colorado Springs, CO | 80921
Main: (719) 488-0880
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Overview

Colorado's mining history comes to life at the "Museum that Works" featuring over 4,000 artifacts and machines in the 12,200 square foot exhibit hall. Understand the importance of the Pikes Peak or Bust Gold Rush that created this amazing town. Guided tours are included in your admission and depart at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. daily.

Feel the power of fully operational steam engines including a working hoist, "widow maker" pneumatic drill, and a 37 ton Corliss.

Explore the dangers miners faced in our model mine drift--(but you don't have to descend below the earth! Our friends at Colorado School of Mines recreated the experience without the stress)

Learn to Pan for Gold, where you get to take home whatever you find!

Shop for unique souvenirs, locally crafted jewelry, gems and geodes, games and gifts in the museum's Rock N' Gift Shop.

The Museum is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to the collection, preservation, and educational interpretation of America's western mining heritage.

ACCESSIBILITY INFO:
The museum has designated parking, a ramp and wheelchair access on the main floor. Service dogs are allowed.

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Amenities

Amenities

  • Admission Fee
  • Bus/RV Parking
  • Free Parking
  • Gift Shop
  • WIFI
  • AAA Discount
  • ADA Compliant
  • Corporate Rates
  • Family/Kid Friendly
  • Group Discount
  • Group Friendly
  • Military Discount
  • AARP/Senior Discount
  • Business Check
  • Cash
  • Discover
  • MasterCard
  • Personal Check
  • VISA
  • Service Animals Only
  • Service Animals Welcome

Meeting Spaces

Meeting Spaces

Main Machine Hall

  • Area: 3,224 sqft
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Reception/Standing 75

Museum Library

  • Area: 900 sqft
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Reception/Standing 60

Museum Theater

  • Area: 396 sqft
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Theatre/Ceremony 30

Ore Building

  • Area: 864 sqft
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Reception/Standing 60

Picnic Area

  • Area: 4,500 sqft
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Reception/Standing 80

Reynold's Ranch Hay Barn

  • Area: 2,280 sqft
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Reception/Standing 150

Reynold's Ranch House

  • Area: 1,500 sqft
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Reception/Standing 30

WMMI Main Field

  • Area: 72,000 sqft
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Reception/Standing 750
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