Fun Things to Do in Ogdensburg
Take a fluorescent mineral home!
Enter into the depths of the mine to explore enduring geological mysteries. You will see all kinds of rocks, including ones that glow. You can even take a fluorescent rock to keep at home! There are a number of activities to involve the kids in geology and identifying rocks, too.
Sterling Hill Mining Museum
973-209-7212 | Sussex CountyFor a historical and stunning experience, bring the family to the Sterling Hill Mining Museum. Delve into the world of geology and history as you collect rocks and learn all about mining! You will also have the opportunity to take home one of the fluorescent minerals on display in the "Rainbow Tunnel". Don't miss ou... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsDaily public tours starting at 1 p.m.!
Come with the whole family for a two hour underground walking tour. Be sure to bring a light jacket since it's around the mid 50's in temperature. Adult price is $12 while children between 4 and 12 is $11. During July and August they have tours starting at 10 a.m., too.
Sterling Hill Mine Tour and Museum
973-209-7212 | Sussex CountyTake a step into earth science and geology as you uncover a variety of mysteries. At this NJ museum you will see a world famous mineral deposit, fossils, and even fluorescent mineral... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsLeave with a fluorescent mineral for your room!
Explore the depths of the mine while learning about and experiencing geology in a new and interactive way. You will so many different sorts of rocks, including glowing ones. You can even take a fluorescent rock to keep at home!
The Sterling Hill Mining Museum
973-209-MINE | Sussex CountyVisit the Sterling Hill Mining Museum for a look into the process of mining from square one! You will even adventure into the oldest mine in the country. With plenty of minerals, including fluorescent ones, and displays of the equipment used, something is guaranteed to catch your little one's eye. There will also be an opportunity to collect some minerals yo... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsTouchable displays and a beautiful glowing Color Wall!
When you pass through the fluorescence museum, you are in for a treat! You will see a beautiful Color Wall with fluorescent minerals in a sequencial lighting scheme. Some of the minerals are over 100 pounds! There are also displays that you can touch and even see yourself fluoresce!
Sterling Hill Mining Museum
973-209-7212 | Sussex CountyEmbark on a fascinating and unique tour exploring underground mines! Public tours are available regularly and last about two hours. You will be guided through the museum, the mine, and a fluorescence museum. This is a great opportunity for a different and interesting experience... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsSterling Hill Mine Tour & Museum
973-209-7212 | Sussex CountyAlmost everything man-made has something to do with mining. At the Sterling Hill Mining Museum they'll show you just how it's done. From drilling and blasting to the processing of the ore, they’ve got it all! Come take a ¼ mile underground walking adventure into the 4th oldest mine in the country and the last working underground mine in NJ.
... Read More
Take a fluorescent mineral home!
Enter into the depths of the mine to explore enduring geological mysteries. You will see all kinds of rocks, including ones that glow. You can even take a fluorescent rock to keep at home! There are a number of activities to involve the kids in geology and identifying rocks, too.
Sterling Hill Mining Museum
973-209-7212 | Sussex CountyFor a historical and stunning experience, bring the family to the Sterling Hill Mining Museum. Delve into the world of geology and history as you collect rocks and learn all about mining! You will also have the opportunity to take home one of the fluorescent minerals on display in the "Rainbow Tunnel". Don't miss ou... Read More
View DetailsDaily public tours starting at 1 p.m.!
Come with the whole family for a two hour underground walking tour. Be sure to bring a light jacket since it's around the mid 50's in temperature. Adult price is $12 while children between 4 and 12 is $11. During July and August they have tours starting at 10 a.m., too.
Sterling Hill Mine Tour and Museum
973-209-7212 | Sussex CountyTake a step into earth science and geology as you uncover a variety of mysteries. At this NJ museum you will see a world famous mineral deposit, fossils, and even fluorescent mineral... Read More
View DetailsLeave with a fluorescent mineral for your room!
Explore the depths of the mine while learning about and experiencing geology in a new and interactive way. You will so many different sorts of rocks, including glowing ones. You can even take a fluorescent rock to keep at home!
The Sterling Hill Mining Museum
973-209-MINE | Sussex CountyVisit the Sterling Hill Mining Museum for a look into the process of mining from square one! You will even adventure into the oldest mine in the country. With plenty of minerals, including fluorescent ones, and displays of the equipment used, something is guaranteed to catch your little one's eye. There will also be an opportunity to collect some minerals yo... Read More
View DetailsTouchable displays and a beautiful glowing Color Wall!
When you pass through the fluorescence museum, you are in for a treat! You will see a beautiful Color Wall with fluorescent minerals in a sequencial lighting scheme. Some of the minerals are over 100 pounds! There are also displays that you can touch and even see yourself fluoresce!
Sterling Hill Mining Museum
973-209-7212 | Sussex CountyEmbark on a fascinating and unique tour exploring underground mines! Public tours are available regularly and last about two hours. You will be guided through the museum, the mine, and a fluorescence museum. This is a great opportunity for a different and interesting experience... Read More
View DetailsSterling Hill Mine Tour & Museum
973-209-7212 | Sussex CountyAlmost everything man-made has something to do with mining. At the Sterling Hill Mining Museum they'll show you just how it's done. From drilling and blasting to the processing of the ore, they’ve got it all! Come take a ¼ mile underground walking adventure into the 4th oldest mine in the country and the last working underground mine in NJ.
... Read More