Kentucky Mine Museum — Attraction in California

If you love 1849 Gold Rush history, ghost towns, and pre Victorian era old west architecture, then you are going to love Sierra City and the Kentucky Mine Museum with its working ore mill. Fascinating exhibits and archive photos, taken back in the town's heyday, will interest those who wonder how men and women from around the world found fortunes, destinies, and hard luck in one of richest areas of the '49er rush. There are several buildings in the archive photos that stand to this day (the General Store, Masonic Lodge, and Old Sierra City Hotel to name a few). The whole town is a time capsule and the Kentucky Mine one of its treasures. Staffed by friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating folks who care about your experience with their excellent...

I remember exploring this mine and these structures as a child in the mid 70s after it was abandoned in the early 50s. The County historical society has done an Excellent job of preserving and maintaining this landmark with access and tours. I highly recommend taking the tour, it is the only way to access the inside of the mine entrance and stamp mill, and the docent explains the entire process for this type of hard-rock gold mine, and the rich history of this claim. I absolutely love this place, and I'm thrilled that it is still here for my kids to enjoy...

Very good mine museum run by a local historical society. Definitely get a tour, otherwise you can get inside the buildings and get a feel for the way the work was done. Most of the equipment on site was brought from other mines in the are to recreate the original setup. They have nice grounds with picnic tables and art...