butte, MontanaTo Do:
Tour the World Museum of Mining (<-- website linked) Suggested time frame - 1 hour for town area and indoor museum, 2+ hours for underground mine tour, town, and indoor museum Suggested age range - 5 and up for town and above ground museum, older kids and up for underground mine tour (5+ are permitted, but the guide does a lot of explaining and it's a little musty/dark underground so young kids may not like it) Cost - 4 years old and under: Free 5 and up: See website Additional notes - Very knowledgeable staff and a really unique place. Getting to head a hundred feet underground and see the real conditions in which miners work was an eye-opening experience. Just be mindful that you need to book the underground tour online ahead of time and maybe a few days in advance. Visit the Granite Mountain Speculator Mine (<-- website linked) Suggested time frame - 15 to 30 minutes Suggested age range - Middle school and up Cost - Free Additional notes - This is a beautiful location to see expansive views of Butte and learn a little more about its history. There is a lot of reading involved so older kids would best benefit.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
Details
AdventuresHere's a little look into our adventures around the state in order to bring you the most exciting field trip opportunities! ArchivesCategories |