Museum
California State Mining & Mineral Museum
55 locals recommend,
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Tina
June 7, 2021
The museum houses a collection that was started in 1865 in San Francisco — the official California State Mineral Collection, with over 13,000 minerals, rocks, gems, fossils, and historic artifacts. Recently returned (in 2000) is the popular crystalline gold "Fricot Nugget", weighing 201 troy ounces (6.25 kg) — the largest one found during the Gold Rush.
Former Member
October 26, 2019
There is still gold in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, at the California State Mining and Mineral Museum, in historic Mariposa. This is where explorers John C. Fremont and Kit Carson found the rich Mariposa Vein and opened the first mill to crush ore and extract gold in California. You are invited to discover for yourself California’s mineral wealth, colorful history and geologic diversity as you view the official mineral collection of the state of California.
There is still gold in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, at the California State Mining and Mineral Museum, in historic Mariposa. This is where explorers John C. Fremont and Kit Carson found the rich Mariposa Vein and opened the first mill to crush ore and extract gold in California. You are invit…
Jill
July 9, 2014
The Golden State's official mineral museum is located just a half-mile from the Tackroom. Rare and precious gems, gold and mining history.
Danielle And Richard
November 12, 2019
A great place to visit if you are into learning more about the beginnings of the gold rush. We visit this place often and always learn something new about the gold era.
Cory
August 30, 2017
Learn about the history of the miners and the minerals they found.
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Location
5005 Fairgrounds Rd
Mariposa, CA