On July 20, the Western Museum of Mining and Industry will celebrate its 31st anniversary, which includes member appreciation and recognition. The museum will offer a discount admission rate of $3.10 for all visitors. For further information, please call 719-488-0880.On Friday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the Western Museum of Mining and Industry will host ìOutside Equipment Operations.îHear the shrill whistle of the mining museumís 1928 Osgood Steam Shovel! Learn how compressed air locomotives replaced the poor donkey in hauling mountains of ore and then see one rumble out of the past and down the track! Afterward, pet our donkeys, Nugget & Chism.† Machinery operates at 10 a.m. and 1p.m. Admission is $8-$4.† Call the museum at 719-488-0880 for further information.
