The Sterling Hill Mining Museum
An enduring geological mystery. A world-famous mineral deposit. And, it’s all right here in New Jersey, just an hour’s drive from midtown New York!
The industrial complex that was once the Sterling Hill zinc mine is now open to the public as the Sterling Hill Mining Museum. Join us for underground mine tours, fantastic displays of "glow-in-the-dark" fluorescent minerals, extensive outdoor displays of mining machinery, and exhibit halls packed with things you've probably never seen before!
Teachers: We have a wide variety of educational opportunities for professional development and student activities — just click on the Education link to get started!
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The Museum is now open 7days a week. See our hours.
Calendar of Events
July 11, 2009
Fossil Discovery Center
Where: Sterling Hill Mining Museum, Ogdensburg, NJ
Time: begins at 12:30 p.m.
Description: SHMM will have a paleontologist available for young people (of all ages) to go fossil hunting. The Fossil Discovery Center is still in a pilot stage, but is based on SHMM’s successful Rock Discovery Center. The “dig” will begin at 12:30 and last a little less than 30 minutes. Participation is limited to 25 people. Each fossil collector will get 6 fossils with a general ID chart.
(Groups of 15 people or more can make an appointment at the Museum Shop to participate in the FDC for other weekends or weekdays, pending availability of SHMM personnel.)
Fees: $4.50
Age Requirements: All Ages - recommended for students in grades 2 -12
Contact: 973-209-7212
July 11, 2009
Rock, Mineral and Fossil Indentification Days
Where: Sterling Hill Mining Museum, Ogdensburg, NJ
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Description: SHMM will have a geologist available to assist you in identifying your rock, mineral or fossil specimen. We especially recommend young people to come in for assistance. This is a pilot program in 2009 to assess general public interest and will be based on a first-come, first-served basis, with a three-specimen limit if others are waiting. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of our identifications, but hopefully can point you in the right direction of an expert to contact if you bring something that stumps us.
Beginning April 11 and continuing every 2nd Saturday of the month until November 14, 2009.
Fees: FREE
Contact: 973-209-7212
July 26, 2009
Zobel Hall - Main Exhibit Open
Where: Sterling Hill Mining Museum
Time: 10:00 a.m - noon
Description: Our main exhibit hall, Zobel Hall, will be open 10 a.m. to noon on the last Sunday of every month for people who wish to view our exhibits at leisure rather than take the full mine tour.
Fees: $5 admission
