Hellenic Museum

The mine/mill/railroad display shows operations at the Kennecott mine in the early 1900's. This coincides with the massive Greek migration to the Utah mining fields.


A "Hellenic Historical Monument" is located in the Greek Orthodox Church Holy Trinity Complex at 279 South 300 West in Salt Lake City, dedicated to 200 miners who were killed in the 1900 Winter Quarters explosion.
Mining Horses
Months open
Days of the week

For information call

Site location
Approx. miles from freeway to site
All Year
Wednesday - 9:00 am to noon
Sunday - noon to 1:00 pm

(801) 359-4163
Group tours by arrangement only
Salt Lake City, Utah
1 mile from 600 South exit I-15

Hellenic Museum Map


Kennecott Utah Copper

The Kennecott Utah Copper Mine Visitors Center, in the Oquirrh Mountains west of Salt Lake City welcomes the public and offers exhibits and videos.

The entrance fee of $4/car, $2/motorcycles, $20/mini-tour buses, $40/full-size tour buses is donated to various charities.

Kennecott Open Mine Pit
Months open
Days of the week
For information call
Site location
Approx. miles from freeway to site
April 1 - October 31
Monday - Sunday 8 am to 8 pm
(801) 252-3234
Near Copperton, Utah
18 miles west of I-15 and 90th South
Kennecott Map
Kennecott Train
Miners
Kennecott Mining Town

Kearns Mansion

The Kearns Mansion, now the official residence of the Governor of the State of Utah, was originally the home of mining magnate Thomas Kearns. The story of the Kearns mansion is one steeped in a rich and colorful history.

Public tours are available.
Parking is available east of the governor's mansion behind the Utah Arts Council building.
Kearns Mansion
Months open
Days of the week

For information call
Site location
Approx. miles from freeway to site
April thru November
Tues & Thurs - 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
1st full week of December (Daily)
801) 538-1005
603 East South Temple, Salt Lake City,
2 miles from 600 South exit I-15
Kearns Mansion Interior


Midvale Museum

General museum of lifstyles, dolls, schools, pharmacy, medicine, and mining.

Months open
Days of the week
For information call
Site location
Approx. miles from freeway to site

All Year
Tues. & Thurs - noon to 4:00 pm
(801) 567-7200
City Hall, 655 W. Center St., Midvale
2 miles west of I-15
Midvale Map


UTAH GEOLOGICAL SURVEY

Operates the Dept. of Natural Resources Bookstore, which contains geological mining publications and maps.

Months open
Days of the week
For information call
Site location
Approx. miles from freeway to site

All Year
M T W T F - 7:30 am to 5:00 pm
(801) 537-3320 Fax (801) 537-3395
1594 West North Temple, Salt Lake
.25 mile north of I-80 Redwood exit
Utah Geological Survey Map


Utah State Historical SocietY/ DIVISION OF STATE HISTORY



Utah is rich in history, and mining is an integral part of it.  visitors. The Utah History Research Center at the Rio Grande Depot offers extensive collections on mining in Utah, as well as excellent photo archives.

Rio Grande Depot Building
Months open
Days of the week
For information call
Site location

Approx. miles from freeway to site

All Year
M T W T F - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
(801) 533-3500
300 South 455 West (Rio Grande St.), Salt Lake City, Utah
.5 mile from I-15 600 South exit

Utah State Historical Society Map
miners
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