About Us
Open since 1970, the Western Museum of Mining and Industry (WMMI) is committed to preserving and interpreting the rich mining history of Colorado and the American West.
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WMMI proudly features working machinery, a model mining drift and gold panning stations in the 12,200 square foot exhibit hall, plus historic buildings and machinery on our beautiful 27 acre campus
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Plan a trip to the Western Museum of Mining and Industry. Our rich, western history comes to life with interactive exhibits, knowledgeable and entertaining docents, Gold Panning and more.
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Saturday, August 21 6-9pm. Sampling from: 1350 Distilleries, 3 Hundred Days of Shine, Breckenridge Distillery, Mystic Mountain, Distillery 291, Black Forest Brewery & Black Forest Meadery. Plus dinner, games and live entertainment-Click on image for more info and tickets!
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Farmers MarketEach Monday and Wednesday beginning at 10am. Fresh fruits & vegetables from Pueblo farms, plus a variety of vendors. Call for more information 719-488-0880
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See our variety of event venue and rental opportunities, perfect for your family reunion, wedding, company meeting, picnic or team building retreat. Rent our cozy library or theater. Host an event in our unique machinery exhibit area. Create an authentic atmosphere in our newly renovated Hay Barn, or out on our vast campus.
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See our NEWEST exhibit : Fluorescent Minerals Room. A 360 degree visual treat of glowing minerals. This amazing room is open when the museum is open, and is included in your admission.
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Come see our newest exhibits. Both are open during regular museum hours. Click on "Plan Your Visit" for tickets/admission information. Click on the image to hear about our Colorado Springs History. Thank you to the El Pomar Foundation for all you do for our city.
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Want to pay it forward? Give back? Share your skills? WMMI offers a wide variety of opportunities to volunteer: from landscaping and maintenance to Tour Guides, receptionists, archivists and much more. We have flexible schedules and wonderful camaraderie.
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WMMI offers a wide range of educational programs for all ages. We host our monthly lecture series, Gold Assay classes, Blacksmith classes, writing classes and STEM camps. Plus, schools from around the area come to WMMI for incredible field trips to teach the importance of mining, manufacturing and ranching history in the American West.
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Membership has its privileges. Help be a part of our important mission and preserve Colorado History.
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See how far we can stretch a dollar! Your gift can help with the Reynolds Ranch House renovation project, School Education Events, Improvements to the Hay Barn, Special Exhibits or daily operations. There is always something going on at the Western Museum of Mining and Industry, and your donation helps with this important historical property. Be part of the Mission.
News & Notes
If you’re able, use World Blood Donor Day as a time to give back and save lives by donating blood. If you aren’t able to safely do so, consider helping out in one of the various other ways to help spread awareness.
Weather across the country is heating up, and it’s the perfect time to get out and enjoy mother nature. As it turns out, when it comes to spending time outside, the benefits go far beyond the fresh air.
While the future is uncertain, mankind remains resilient. We’ve learned to adapt to a “new normal” and are slowly making our way back to activities that we set aside for more than a year. A lot has changed, and some of the new techniques and processes surrounding fundraisers, volunteering and fundraising are here to stay.
