What was in 1878 a thriving mining town larger than Yuma, is today a ghost town and a museum showcasing the way of life of a mining town. Located in the Castle Dome Mountains, Castle Dome Mines Museum & Ghost Town recognizes the pioneers who came to make their fortune from silver and copper. The town looks almost frozen in time, it’s almost hard to believe that the miners, post office workers, bartenders and customers are not going to return at any moment.

There are about 50 buildings that were brought from different locations in the area to form the museum. The buildings are furnished with authentic artifacts collected from the surrounding mine shafts. Visitors can see original structures such as the mills, an original boiler, the stamp mill, an elevator, the boardwalks, the church, the five saloons, and so much more. This remnant of a lively frontier town serves as a piece of history to honor a place where only the rugged and brave could survive.

Address: Castle Dome Mine Rd, Yuma, AZ 85365, Phone: 928 920-3062

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