The Mining Museum in Plattsville offers visitors a glimpse into the history of mining for lead and zinc in the local area. Numerous displays explain the processes and what life used to be like for a miner. Visitors can go on a underground tour of the Bevans mine and ride on a 1931 mine train.
The Rollo Jamison Museum is located on the same property as the Mining Museum of Wisconsin in Plattsville. The museum has an eclectic collection of items from the early 19th Century including furniture, cash registers, and all kinds of memorabilia. In fact, the collection has over 20,000 pieces and there is sure to be something of interest to everyone.
Hours:
May 1 to October 31: 9am-5pm
November 1 to April 30: 9am-4pm; Closed: Sun, Sat
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May ), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24), Christmas - Christian (December 25), Good Friday - Christian
Tips: November through April admission to the Rollo Jamison Museum and the Mining Museum building is reduced.
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