Mining Museum

Explore Big Thunder Gold Mine’s Mining Museum

Witness history in the making as you peruse the largest collection of equipment from the Black Hills Gold Rush in the world at Big Thunder Gold Mine’s Mining Museum.

Big Thunder Gold Mine’s Mining Museum is a replica of the Tykoon Gold Mill, built in 1895 on the Big Thunder Gold Mine property. Here, you’ll find thousands of Gold Mining artifacts from three working mines in the Black Hills that were reclaimed and torn down. We’re incredibly proud of the enormous collection of artifacts we have collected and allow visitors to explore our Mining Museum as part of the admission to our immersive Mine Tours.

Throughout our Museum, you’ll find equipment that was used to create history during the Black Hills Gold Rush including one of only three original Stamp mills remaining in the United States, a Bell Crusher, Jaw Crusher, Winches, Blacksmith Equipment, Copper and Wilfrey Tables, an Original Assay Office Display, Original Ore Bins, Elevator Equipment, Mining Tools, and more!