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Western Museum of Mining and Industry

- 225 North Gate Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80921 Interstate 25 to Exit 156A, Opposite the North Entrance to the United States Air Force Academy
- Phone: 719-488-0880 or 1-800-752-6558
- Web: www.wmmi.org
- Cost: Adults, $8; Military/American Air Force Academy, $7; Seniors over 60 years old, $6; Students 13 years and older, $6; Children 3-12 years, $4; Children under 3 years old are free with a paid adult ; Individuals younger than 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
- Regular Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mondays through Saturdays
- Summer Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, June through August Daily guided tours at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. are included with admission

The mission of the Western Museum of Mining and Industry is to educate the public about the history and continuing contributions of mining in the American West through its collection, restoration, exhibition and interpretation of artifacts related to mining, metallurgy and their support industries.

Accredited by the American Association of Museums since 1979, the Western Museum of Mining and Industry is the only accredited mining museum in the Western United States and one of only three accredited museums in the Pikes Peak Region.

The American Association of Museums awarded Western Museum of Mining and Industry subsequent accreditation in 2004.