Tricia T.
5/21/2023
This is a hidden gem in Western Kentucky! The exhibits are mind blowing, the guide and staff are knowledgeable and friendly and the gift shop is well appointed and reasonably priced.
Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum
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205 N Walker St
Marion, KY 42064
The Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum in Marion, KY is a hidden gem showcasing the unique collections of mining giant Ben E. Clement. With decades worth of curated work featuring one-of-a-kind mineral specimens, visitors can explore the largest display of fluorite crystal specimens in the United States.
The museum also houses a fascinating collection of historic mining equipment, hand-crafted tools, and a trove of historical documentation and photographs that provide insight into the heritage of mining in Western Kentucky. It offers a captivating glimpse into the lives of miners and the rich history of the mining industry in America.
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T. R.
4/5/2018
Indoor attraction good for adults and families. A good hour's worth of interesting stories, facts and beautiful mineral crystals to view. Also a nice gift shop at the entrance. Impressive collection.
Dave S.
9/29/2017
A nice little gem, pun intended, in Marion. It's great to see small town America put together something kind of unusual but interesting in this museum. It's a plus for the Great Commonwealth of...
Mark D.
10/3/2020
Nice collection of minerals. Wonderful staff. The displays are lacking descriptions in most places. Just a pretty rock with no explanation. Some items do have descriptions, but most don't. If...
Jackie P.
7/21/2017
We visited as part of a group of gem and mineral collectors from Lexington, KY, and paired the tour with a fluorite hunt at the Eureka mine. Though it was the middle of July and 100 degrees, my...
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