World Museum of Mining

World Museum of Mining Where History Tells a Story. Check us out at www.miningmuseum.org. 2024 season: March 21 through October 30.
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If weather permits, Museum will have limited hours in November.

06/02/2026

June just strutted into Butte like, “Hope you’re ready, folks,” and honestly… Jeanette and Kehli absolutely are.

The two of them have already been buzzing around comparing calendars, swapping “did you hear about this one?” messages, and trying to pretend they’re not about to overcommit to 14 events in the first week alone. Classic June energy.

Between Uptown happenings, museum mischief, and all the warm‑weather chaos Butte cooks up the minute the sun sticks around past 8, they’re basically your unofficial summer hype squad. And yes — they’re already laughing about how wild this month is going to get.

June in Butte doesn’t tiptoe in. It kicks the door open.

And these two? They’re holding it wide.

What makes Butte different from anywhere else you've lived or visited?The headframes? The people? The history? What stan...
06/02/2026

What makes Butte different from anywhere else you've lived or visited?

The headframes? The people? The history? What stands out as uniquely, unmistakably Butte to you?

Let us know in the comments! 👇

A lot is happening at the this month! ⚒️ Monday Mornings - join us for Miney's Shift Change with activities happening ...
06/01/2026

A lot is happening at the this month!

⚒️ Monday Mornings - join us for Miney's Shift Change with activities happening all summer! Make sure to grab your membership for free admission to shift change, and find the full schedule of events here: https://miningmuseum.org/mineys-shift-change-2026

⛏️ Tuesday Mornings - Start your day the Butte way: with history, community, and a breath of fresh mine‑yard air! This is your chance to take a peaceful walk across a historic mine yard in a safe, welcoming environment, or simply stop by to socialize with friends (or maybe make a few new ones!)

🎵 The 2026 Orphan Girl Underground Concert Series is starting this month! - We'll hear the musical melodies of Me & Thee, Chad Okrusch, and Lindzi Neilson this month. Tickets are extremely limited, grab yours early! https://givebutter.com/orphan-girl-underground-concert-series-zcabch

⛏️ Our annual Miners Union Day tradition continues! June 13th is free admission, activities, a mining competition, and reduced underground tour rates!

🧺 Saturdays - Visit our booth at the Butte Farmer's Market!

Be sure to keep an eye on our social media throughout the summer for more events, BTS, announcements, and more!

⛏️ New Hours Begin June 2 at the World Museum of MiningWe’re adjusting our schedule to better serve our community — and ...
06/01/2026

⛏️ New Hours Begin June 2 at the World Museum of Mining

We’re adjusting our schedule to better serve our community — and to make room for the brand‑new Morning Shift Change program launching June 8 at 9:00.

Starting June 2:

• Mondays & Tuesdays — open late to support the Morning Shift Change experience
• Tuesdays — extended evening hours
• Fridays & Saturdays — open until 6:00 PM for more time to explore the mine yard and exhibits

We’re excited to welcome you with expanded access and new ways to experience the hill.

ONE MONTH until Lindzy Neilson brings her story underground! 🎸⚒️From Montana cattle ranches to the Army in Iraq and beyo...
05/30/2026

ONE MONTH until Lindzy Neilson brings her story underground! 🎸⚒️

From Montana cattle ranches to the Army in Iraq and beyond, Lindzy's life is woven into every song she writes. Music became her lifeline, and now she's sharing those stories 100 feet below ground at Butte's most unique concert venue!

This Anaconda-based Americana singer/songwriter has lived a life herself, and her honest storytelling paired with the underground acoustics of the Orphan Girl Mine? Pure magic.

Limited tickets - grab yours now!: https://givebutter.com/orphan-girl-underground-concert-series-zcabch?fbclid=IwY2xjawRnUD9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeZRvsyWj0lz0hlcWLSx8AOJ4gJVaMeIMUdRryoAXdIb4PTrfClUV9l12OPXg_aem_eC5r5Fl_GkC-RrJpRWXZAQ

Hell Roarin' Happenings is an all-volunteer immersive history community theater production that tells the *mostly true s...
05/29/2026

Hell Roarin' Happenings is an all-volunteer immersive history community theater production that tells the *mostly true story of Butte people, places and events of our past.

We are seeking folks from all walks of life, all ages and experience levels to help us bring Butte history to life this summer at the World Museum of Mining in Butte. This is a fundraiser put on by the Friends of the World Museum of Mining and the World Museum of Mining, a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the rich historical legacy of mining and the related culture of Butte, Montana and the surrounding region.

No theater experience necessary! Don't want any lines? No problem! All we ask is that you come prepared to have fun and help us share the stories of a little place called Butte, Montana - the greatest mining camp in the world, built on the richest hill on earth.

We also have a variety of positions available for volunteers interested in helping with costumes, props, sets and tech.

Comment, DM or email [email protected] for more information about any of the roles, other volunteer options or questions 🌻

05/28/2026

Mining is never just technical. It's never only economic.

It reshapes towns, families, generations - because geology dictates where resources exist, and human lives form around that reality.

The doesn't just preserve artifacts. We preserve memory. We hold the space between what was extracted and what was lived.

And Butte? Butte didn't fade away. It adapted. It absorbed. It remains.

Every building in Hell Roarin' Gulch, every worn floorboard and weathered doorway carries the weight of the people who lived this history. Join us for a tour in our latest "Drifts & Tales" episode.

Listen: https://youtu.be/HUbHMUZDpYk?si=WupLJ03ldGf5NFPO

What's a Butte tradition or event (big or small) that you hope never changes?Maybe it's the 3rd of July Fireworks, St. P...
05/27/2026

What's a Butte tradition or event (big or small) that you hope never changes?

Maybe it's the 3rd of July Fireworks, St. Patrick's Day madness, Folk Fest, or even your family's own Mining City traditions!

What keeps Butte feeling like home? Drop it in the comments! 👇

🎶 The 2026 Underground Concert Series Kicks Off NEXT WEEK!Me & Thee takes our Orphan Girl underground stage next week!Th...
05/26/2026

🎶 The 2026 Underground Concert Series Kicks Off NEXT WEEK!

Me & Thee takes our Orphan Girl underground stage next week!

This incredible ensemble blends original Rocky Mountain West compositions with traditional Irish, Scottish, and Celtic music. Featuring John Emeigh (KXLF News), chart-topping artist Heather Lingle, and veteran musician Floyd "Big Papa" Luker!

Where else can you catch live music 100 feet underground in a real mine? Only at the ! 🎵⛏️

Limited seats available - grab your tickets before they're gone! 👉 https://givebutter.com/orphan-girl-underground-concert-series-zcabch?fbclid=IwY2xjawRnUD9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeZRvsyWj0lz0hlcWLSx8AOJ4gJVaMeIMUdRryoAXdIb4PTrfClUV9l12OPXg_aem_eC5r5Fl_GkC-RrJpRWXZAQ

Visit Butte Montana

Historic Weaving is digging into historic reproductions and repairs of textiles. She spent the weekend in the woods and ...
05/26/2026

Historic Weaving is digging into historic reproductions and repairs of textiles. She spent the weekend in the woods and worked on this piece.

Thank you for sharing the process! Be sure to follow Historic Weaving to see the process. You can also catch her in person at her new gallery Art as Support for Recovery a Park St. next door to Metals. World Museum of Mining is proud to have her as a partner in our Hats Off to Butte program.

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155 Museum Way
Butte, MT
59701

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 5pm
Sunday 10:30am - 4pm

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