Needless to say, a visit to this museum is a must for students of geology. The new Jensen Wing of the Museum features the Wilfred Welsh natural history collections of fossils, Native American relics, and a variety of rocks and minerals. Visitors can see fossils of fish, dinosaur footprints, shells, bones, skulls, and beautiful specimens of petrified wood in displays designed specifically to highlight the special characteristics of the specimens. To top it all, visitors will explore the Mine Replica , constructed with timber, rails, ore carts, drilling equipment, and ore scoops, etc., actually used in the zinc mines of Franklin Sterling Hill. The bi-level replica shows the operation of mining zinc ore.
Groups are welcome.
And whether their interest is in geology, history, or just plain beauty, all visitors will find this museum to be a fascinating place. March Weekends and Weekdays by appointment for Groups. Admission to Museum includes guided tour. Group rates same. Picnic area available.