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For more information, contact:

Dr. Kaleb Scarberry, Curator
   406.496.4743 (tel)
   406.
496.4451 (fax)
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John Foley, Assistant Curator

   406.496.4414 (tel)

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496.4451 (fax)email Mineral Museum

 


TheThe Mineral Museum is located on the Montana Tech Campus, overlooking the historic mining city of Butte. The Museum exhibits Mineral Museum1,300 specimens from its extensive collection of minerals from Butte, Montana, and worldwide localities. The Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology Earthquake Studies Office is also located in the Museum, offering the visitor an opportunity to see active seismographs recording real time data from Montana’s seismic network. The Mineral Museum conducts tours, lectures, workshops, and field trips in addition to serving as a resource for visitors.mineral museum display

 

Summer Hours:
Daily, 9 AM – 5 PM (June 15 through September 15)

Winter Hours
Weekdays, 9 AM – 4 PM

Admission is Free, although donations are appreciated.

Elevator Access to the Mineral Museum is located between the Museum building and the Chemistry building (see map).