Mines Museum Of Earth Science Reopens With A 40Lb Piece Of Colorado History

After a yearlong closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mines Museum of Earth Science has reopened to the public.

The museum located on the Colorado School of Mines campus, and formerly known as the Geology Museum, is now open Thursday to Saturday from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

“We’re excited to finally reopen the doors of the museum to the public – with a completely renovated entrance, new exhibits and, yes, new protocols in place,” museum director Renata Lafler told 9NEWS.

Standard COVID-19 safety protocols are in place including mask requirements. Reservations for the museum are also required as only 10 visitors are allowed on the floor per hour.

Currently on the display at the museum is a meteorite that was found in Colorado decades ago.

The museum told 9NEWS the donor used the 40-pound meteorite as a doorstop until he realized what it actually was. He found it in 1941 in a field that belonged to his family.

Other new experiences include a brand-new museum store, a collection of mining artifacts, and a welcome desk with an amethyst countertop.

The museum is located at 1310 Maple Street in Golden and you can make reservations to visit here.

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