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Granite County Museum, Philipsburg

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The Granite County Museum and Cultural Center, housed in the former Courtney Hotel on South Sansome Street in Philipsburg, was founded in 1991 thanks to the tireless efforts of volunteers and the generous donations of supporters.

The price of admission is $4.00 for adults and free for children under the age of twelve. The museum is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day and winter hours by appointment.

The main floor of the museum welcomes visitors to view a revolving display of historical exhibits, including photos, clothing, and other belongings of former Granite County residents. Downstairs is a mural of a mining community, complete with an assay office, a bank with a miner's coin collection, and a reconstructed miner's cabin to see how the early prospectors lived.

In 1996, a replica of an underground silver mine was built in the museum. The simulated mine shaft and drift is realistic and includes a compressor, a hoist house, several ore cars, and various other pieces of mining equipment, offering the visitor a glimpse into the daily routine of a turn-of-the-century underground miner.
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  • I enjoyed walking through the museum and seeing all of the artifacts and history collected and preserved. Well displayed and some interesting reading at the displays. 
    I enjoyed walking through the museum and seeing all of the artifacts and history collected and preserved. Well displayed and some interesting reading at the displays.  more »
  • They have packed quite a bit of history into this little museum. After visiting the main floor be sure to go below to see the recreated mining exhibit it is wonderful. You will enjoy this little trip....  more
    They have packed quite a bit of history into this little museum. After visiting the main floor be sure to go below to see the recreated mining exhibit it is wonderful. You will enjoy this little trip....  more »
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  • 6/2022 Amazing museum. Mining related ,also other artifacts from this time period . Cowboy stuff, Indian stuff, tools, sewing, farming stuff, printing, fashion...all right there for you to see and walk right up to. Couldn't believe the HUGE piston driven air compressor used for mining. Love the mine tunnel with sound effects.Took a bit over an hour to view maybe 6 rooms . Really well done . Cheap entrance fee.
  • If you come to Philipsburg, this place is a must see! The basement has an old mining cart and tracks! Lots of good stuff for us history buffs.

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