Asarco Mineral Discovery Center & Mine Tours

Asarco Mineral Discovery Center & Mine Tours We offer mine tours daily! Be sure to bring your closed toed shoes. Copper is at the source of our modern society. The self-guided tour of the center is free.

It's a primary metal used in the hospitals where we were born, the electricity in our homes, the tools that farm our food and the transportation that powers our next adventure. Copper is also naturally found in us and is critical to our survival. We invite you to take the free self-guided tour through our indoor and outdoor exhibits. Then join the mine tour to have a firsthand look. Afterward, per

use the Company Store for unique gifts and educational items. Senior, military, and children discounts on the mine tours.

08/29/2026

📸 This photo leaves something out.

🔥 It can't show the heat.
⚙️ It can't show the sound of machines at work.
⛰️ It can't show how small you feel when you're standing in front of something this enormous.

Some places are too big...
too alive...
to fit inside a single photograph. 🌎

✨ That's why the best part isn't what you see.
👀 It's what you experience.

💙 We'll be ready to welcome your curiosity when the Mineral Discovery Center reopens.

At first glance...it might look like abstract art.Or the surface of another planet.Or a painting.It isn't.Nature has bee...
08/22/2026

At first glance...
it might look like abstract art.
Or the surface of another planet.
Or a painting.

It isn't.
Nature has been creating masterpieces for millions of years.
All we have to do...
is slow down long enough to notice them.

✨ Which detail caught your attention first?

Something new is taking shape. 👀More to discover. More to explore. And a whole new experience waiting to be revealed.The...
08/18/2026

Something new is taking shape. 👀

More to discover. More to explore. And a whole new experience waiting to be revealed.

The ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center is getting ready for its next chapter. ⛏️✨

What do you think is coming?

Stay curious. More clues soon.

08/10/2026

Your voice matters. 💬

The SAC is here to listen, guide, and help you share your questions, suggestions, or concerns.

Learn how it works and how to connect with us. 🤝

08/08/2026

🔥 From rock to radiant metal.

Deep within the Earth, copper begins as a mineral hidden in stone. Through the power of science, engineering, and heat, it transforms into molten metal—ready to become part of the technology we use every day.

Every pour tells a story of Earth's natural resources and human innovation working together.

✨ Nature creates it. People transform it.

✨ Something exciting is on the horizon!The ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center will temporarily close beginning the second w...
07/31/2026

✨ Something exciting is on the horizon!

The ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center will temporarily close beginning the second week of August as we begin an exciting renovation project.

We're creating an even better place to explore the story of copper mining through new experiences, updated exhibits, and fresh opportunities to learn together.

Thank you for being part of our journey. We can't wait to welcome you back and share what's coming next.

Stay tuned—we'll be sharing updates along the way! 💙

07/25/2026

⚡ The future runs on copper.

Electric vehicles, renewable energy, smart technology, and modern cities all rely on copper to move energy safely and efficiently.

Learning about copper today helps us understand the world we're building tomorrow.

🌎 Every discovery starts with curiosity.

07/18/2026

🔶 You probably used copper before breakfast.

From turning on the lights 💡 to charging your phone 📱 or making coffee ☕, copper quietly powers countless moments in our everyday lives.

It's one of the metals that helps connect our homes , our technology, and our future.

💬 What's one thing you use every day that you think contains copper?

Honoring those who served. Inspiring future generations. 🇺🇸History lives on through the stories, sacrifices, and legacie...
07/14/2026

Honoring those who served. Inspiring future generations. 🇺🇸

History lives on through the stories, sacrifices, and legacies of those who dedicated themselves to serving others. At the Mineral Discovery Center, spaces like this invite visitors to pause, reflect, and remember the individuals whose contributions helped shape our communities.

Every visit is an opportunity to connect with the past and appreciate the people behind the history.

🇺🇸 Every community has a storyThis Fourth of July, we celebrate the history, traditions, and people who continue buildin...
07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Every community has a story

This Fourth of July, we celebrate the history, traditions, and people who continue building a brighter future together.

From our ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center family to yours, we wish you a safe, joyful, and memorable Independence Day.

Happy Fourth of July! ❤️🤍💙

Address

1421 W Pima Mine Road
Sahuarita, AZ
85629

Telephone

+15206258233

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