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Guided Mine Tour & Train Ride

A tour of the Bevans mine covers over 100 years of local lead and zinc mining history that puts California's gold rush in the shadows! Put your inner excavator into action as you explore a vast collection of regional mining artifacts on this guided Mine Tour & Train Ride. It's among the largest mine in the Upper Midwest. Learn about the local miners and how they worked with a class of sediment-hosted lead-zinc ore deposits known by geologists as Mississippi Valley Type (MVT) deposits. This special type continues to be researched and discovered today. Find out how local mining led to the establishment of Wisconsin as the Badger State. Dive deep into the cultural history via exhibits from the one-man collection of folk historian Rollo Jamison. They'll give you a good idea of rural life in southwestern Wisconsin from its pioneer era through the 20th century.

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A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time. no refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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A tour of the bevans mine covers over 100 years of local lead and zinc mining history that puts california's gold rush in the shadows! put your inner excavator into action as you explore a vast collection of regional mining artifacts on this guided mine tour & train ride. it's among the largest mine in the upper midwest. , , learn about the local miners and how they worked with a class of sediment-hosted lead-zinc ore deposits known by geologists as mississippi valley type (mvt) deposits. this special type continues to be researched and discovered today. , , find out how local mining led to the establishment of wisconsin as the badger state. dive deep into the cultural history via exhibits from the one-man collection of folk historian rollo jamison. they'll give you a good idea of rural life in southwestern wisconsin from its pioneer era through the 20th century.

Includes

  • 1-hour guided mine tour and self-guided tour of all interior and exhibits
  • use of standard hard hat
  • a ride on a 1931 whitcomb mine train through the lovely three-acre outdoor museum campus

Excludes

  • Your own personal hat to take home

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  • There are 90 steps to enter and exit the mine. a video version of the tour is available for those unable to navigate stairs. the interior of the museum is fully accessible.the museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from may through october. mine tours depart at 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3 p.m. light jackets or sweatshirts and closed-toe shoes are recommended.check in at the front desk at the main museum entrance and museum staff will direct you to the tour meeting location.please check in at the museum store to exchange your guided mine tour & train ride voucher for a ticket.

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Visitors consistently mention the excellent service, knowledgeable guides, and memorable experiences. The tour holds an impressive average review score of 10.0 out of 10.0 based on 1 verified traveler reviews, reflecting its strong reputation among guests.
Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Guided Mine Tour & Train Ride are as follows: A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time. no refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time. Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the activity description.
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