A hidden gem in Grass Valley, the North Star Powerhouse Mining Museum is run by the Nevada County Historical Society and is committed to the preservation and protection of the county’s rich mining heritage. Not only does the museum educate and inform visitors about the mining process, it also tells an important story about the impact that the entire industry had on the locals as a whole. Some of the interesting exhibits to view and spend time at in the North Start Powerhouse Mining Museum include the Dynamite Packer, the 30 Foot Pelton Wheel, the Cornish Water Pump and the Stamp Mill.

933 Allison Ranch Road, Gras Valley, California 95949, Phone: 530-273-4255

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