Education Department

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Education is a priority at the Western Museum of Mining & Industry! We offer visitors a wide range of educational experiences. Dynamic guided tours and interactive exhibits, and a variety of educational events offer something for every age and interest!

WMMI offers visitors the best guided museum tour in the region! Included with the price of admission, daily guided tours are scheduled at 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM. The museum offers special rates for groups/bus tours with prior arrangements. Please call 719-488-0880 for reservations.

In addition to fabulous school programs the education department also offers several educational resources including a teacher resource packet, resource kits, in-reach activities, environmental science explorations, and much more. Educational and fun kids' activities can be found in our Mining Minutes for Kids. Topics of interest to adults can be found in our new Educational Explorations forum. Make sure to check the calander for all of our special events!

Click on any link to learn more about what the education department has to offer you!

Children learn about mining past, present, & future at the museum's mural.

Educational
Resources
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your free
Teacher
Resource Packet
:
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