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World Museum of Mining
Where History Tells a Story
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APRIL HOURS
Sunday
10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday - Saturday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Underground Tours Run Daily
We strongly recommend purchasing your Underground Tour Tickets in Advance.
Close toed shoes are required for the Underground Tour. No Crocs, Tevas or Mule Style shoes permitted.
Last General Admission Ticket Sold One Hour Prior to Closing
(Hours subject to change)
EVENTS 2026
FEATURED EXHIBITS
Hell Roarin' Gulch
An 1890s Replica Mine Town
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Orphan Girl Mine Yard
A Glimpse into the History of Mining
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Underground Mine Tour
Venture 100 feet Underground
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Our Story
Welcome to the World Museum of Mining in Butte, MT, founded in 1963 and opened in 1965, just before Butte’s mining boom went out with a bang! Butte rocked a century of hard rock mining and became legendary for having one of the world’s most productive copper mines. Our museum is here to keep Butte’s epic mining history and cultural heritage alive and kicking.
The World Museum of Mining is one of the few museums in the world that’s actually on a real mine yard – the Orphan Girl Mine. The "Girl" is the superstar of the Museum, with her towering 100-foot steel headframe. She was mined to a depth of 3200 feet and produced silver, lead, and zinc from 1875 until 1956. Visitors can dive into the mining camp experience by touring the massive steel headframe and exploring the depths of the Orphan Girl Mine on an Underground Mine Tour. It’s so realistic, you can almost see the miners' soot-covered faces and hear their tired sighs at the end of the day.
Take a stroll through the brick-lined streets of Hell Roarin’ Gulch to get a peek into the lives of the thousands of immigrants who flocked to Butte for work. Be wowed by quirky displays like the Chinese Laundry, the Sauerkraut Factory, First National Bank, the Union Hall, and of course, the one-room schoolhouse, the General Store, and Saloon, all packed with hundreds of artifacts from the turn of the century.
What Our Guests Say
Go go go go go to this museum if you have the chance. A rich history of technology, engineering, human folly, hubris, labor, unionization and so much more awaits. Do not skip the mine tour!
Matthew
Wonderfully informative tour with a knowledgeable and friendly guide.
Morgan
This is a neat museum to see. There is plenty to see on the 20 something acres. Good place to kill a couple of hours strolling around and exploring unguided too. It's at the back of the Montana tech school so keep on going if you think you're lost. Check it out, lots of neat stuff to see.
James
World Museum of Mining
Where History Tells a Story
Book Now
APRIL HOURS
Sunday
10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday - Saturday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Underground Tours Run Daily
We strongly recommend purchasing your Underground Tour Tickets in Advance.
Close toed shoes are required for the Underground Tour. No Crocs, Tevas or Mule Style shoes permitted.
Last General Admission Ticket Sold One Hour Prior to Closing
(Hours subject to change)
EVENTS 2026
FEATURED EXHIBITS
Hell Roarin' Gulch
An 1890s Replica Mine Town
LEARN MORE
Orphan Girl Mine Yard
A Glimpse into the History of Mining
LEARN MORE
Underground Mine Tour
Venture 100 feet Underground
LEARN MORE
Our Story
Welcome to the World Museum of Mining in Butte, MT, founded in 1963 and opened in 1965, just before Butte’s mining boom went out with a bang! Butte rocked a century of hard rock mining and became legendary for having one of the world’s most productive copper mines. Our museum is here to keep Butte’s epic mining history and cultural heritage alive and kicking.
The World Museum of Mining is one of the few museums in the world that’s actually on a real mine yard – the Orphan Girl Mine. The "Girl" is the superstar of the Museum, with her towering 100-foot steel headframe. She was mined to a depth of 3200 feet and produced silver, lead, and zinc from 1875 until 1956. Visitors can dive into the mining camp experience by touring the massive steel headframe and exploring the depths of the Orphan Girl Mine on an Underground Mine Tour. It’s so realistic, you can almost see the miners' soot-covered faces and hear their tired sighs at the end of the day.
Take a stroll through the brick-lined streets of Hell Roarin’ Gulch to get a peek into the lives of the thousands of immigrants who flocked to Butte for work. Be wowed by quirky displays like the Chinese Laundry, the Sauerkraut Factory, First National Bank, the Union Hall, and of course, the one-room schoolhouse, the General Store, and Saloon, all packed with hundreds of artifacts from the turn of the century.
What Our Guests Say
Go go go go go to this museum if you have the chance. A rich history of technology, engineering, human folly, hubris, labor, unionization and so much more awaits. Do not skip the mine tour!
Matthew
Wonderfully informative tour with a knowledgeable and friendly guide.
Morgan
This is a neat museum to see. There is plenty to see on the 20 something acres. Good place to kill a couple of hours strolling around and exploring unguided too. It's at the back of the Montana tech school so keep on going if you think you're lost. Check it out, lots of neat stuff to see.
James