Great Museum and Interesting History
12/6/2021
Great mining museum full of history about the lead region and it's importance in the development of ...
Badger Mine and Museum
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279 W Estey St
Shullsburg, WI 53586
Located in the heart of SW Wisconsin's lead mining region, Badger Mine and Museum offers visitors a unique opportunity to step back in time and experience the daily life of an 1850's lead miner. Explore the guided museum tour to learn about the primitive tools used in extracting lead and gain insight into the lives of early settlers in this mining town before Wisconsin became a state.
Descend 51 steps into the hand-dug 19th-century mine and immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and smells that the miners of the era would have encountered. Marvel at the original side tunnels and contemplate the challenges of working in such confined spaces. Badger Mine and Museum provides a fascinating glimpse into the history and heritage of Shullsburg, Wisconsin.
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5.08 reviews
Not Managed Well
7/26/2020
This was a very small museum with a short tour of the mine. There was not a whole lot to see in the ...
Great history
12/27/2019
My Great Grandfather worked in a mine like this in Lafayette County. Have a photo of him in a lead m...
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