Arizona Mining & Mineral Museum
Cause Area
- Arts & Culture
- Children & Youth
- Environment
Location
1502 W. WashingtonPhoenix, AZ 85007 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
To educate Arizona's citizens about our mining and mineral heritage and to demonstrate that minerals are the cornerstone of mankind's existence; that minerals have functional value; and dthat minerals have aesthetic value.
Description
Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum
1502 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007. 602-255-3795 ext 10
Open M-F 8am-5pm, Sat 11am-4pm; Adults $2, children free. Discover the Treasure in this world class museum. Beauty and utility, that phrase describes the exhibits of the Museum. Housed in the historic El Zaribah Shrine auditorium, the Museum displays over 3000 worldwide minerals, rocks, gemstones, fossils, and mining artifacts, with emphasis on Arizona minerals, beautiful specimens, and the uses of Earth materials. Best rock shop in town.