The Franklin mine is especially famous for mineral fluorescence, and variety of rare species. The Franklin Mineral Museum's mission is to preserve the mineral wealth, geology, knowledge, and history of "the greatest mineral locality on earth." The area is perceived to be one of the best of "Nature's Classrooms" by many prominent intellectuals and has much to offer science students and professionals. Bringing your children here is an exciting experience that the whole family will enjoy, getting to look at the formation of rocks and also looking for and collecting rocks is so much fun. Children will enjoy the fact that they will be able to play in the dirt and retrieve rocks.
Hours of Operation: Open Daily Apr- Nov Mon-Fri 10am to 4pm. Sat 10am to 5pm and Sun 11am to 5pm
Open only weekend in March
Admission: Museum Exhibits: Adults $7.00; Children (3-12) $4.00; Senior Citizen $5.00.
Rock Collecting: Adults $7.00; Children (3-12) $4.00; Senior Citizen $5.00.
Combination Museum Exhibits and Rock Collecting:
Adult $12.00; Children (3-12) $7.00; Senior Citizen $8.00.
| Address | 32 Evans St., Franklin Township, Sussex County, New Jersey 07416 |
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| Phone | 973-827-3481 |
| Website | View Website |
Contact Us
Tel : 732-298-6015
Mail : [email protected]
Business Hours : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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