The National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum is one of Leadville's premiere museums, often referred to as the "Smithsonian of the Rockies" for its extensive collection of artifacts related to the American mining industry in the 19th century. The federally-chartered nonprofit museum, which is open to the public seven days a week during the summer months and Tuesdays through Sundays during the winter months, is home to more than 25,000 square feet of interactive exhibits detailing the history of pioneer mining throughout the Rocky Mountain region and its impact on everyday American life. More than 19,500 catalogued artifacts are held within the museum's collection, including mining artifacts, uniforms, and tools and collections of archival photography and documents. Four levels of exhibits detail mining practices, technologies, and discoveries, including the history of Colorado's gold and silver rushes.

P.O. Box 981, 120 W. 9th St, Leadville, CO 80461, Phone: 719-486-1229

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