Deb S.
5/27/2015
The museum itself has wonderful pieces, photo and video of mining and the area. When you go underground, each station depicts a different step in the uranium mining process, with a push button...
New Mexico Mining Museum
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100 Iron Ave
Grants, NM 87020
The New Mexico Mining Museum in Grants, NM, offers a unique exploration of the state's mining history, particularly its significance in uranium mining. Visitors can engage with a variety of exhibits and displays that highlight the lives of miners through preserved artifacts and memorabilia.
One of the museum's standout features is a simulated underground mine, providing an interactive experience that allows guests to gain insight into the challenges faced by miners. This destination serves as an educational hub, capturing the essence of life for those who worked in New Mexico's mining industry.
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5.09 reviews
Channon D.
4/5/2025
My dad says, "They did a respectable job of recreating a mine and how it would have been." All 3 of us agreed we liked that they gave real miner spoken testimonials for each part, along with the...
Devry A.
6/14/2022
What a lovely museum!! It's authentic and really makes you feel like you are going into a mine. Everyone coming through Grants should take an hour and come through!! Kids love it and adults too!
Sharon B.
7/13/2019
Give yourself over an hour to tour the museum and watch the documentaries. Very cool. You take an elevator down to a mineshaft and you get to experience some of what it was like for the uranium...
Caleb W.
1/10/2017
I had pretty low expectations before arriving. I thought it would be a dinky one room deal, but I was wrong. So this hidden treasure in Grants, New Mexico is an awesome museum. With a super dopw...
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