Ely Arts & Heritage Center at Pioneer Mine

PIONEER MINE MUSEUM--Excellent review of underground mining history in Ely.

Actual MINE shaft and facilities (closed in 1967) filled with artifacts, photos, staffed by enthusiastic & knowledgeable guides. Highly recommend. You'll leave with appreciation for the work of Iron...

Ely History

I have been visiting Ely for 25 years, yet only just recently learned of the Pioneer Mine Museum. Open limited hours, it is worth planning your trip around. So educational and informative. Seraphine,...

Awesome

Incredible place! I learned a lot with my family while I was up there! It was fun, and all the artifacts and old photos of the mine are super cool! It was free entry but donations are accepted. The ho...

Great mining and Ely history experience!

This mine history center is located directly across the street from the Grand Ely Resort. My family walked across the street to check it out and were lucky to run into one of the caretakers there who...

See this historical treasure before it goes away

How this keystone of Ely history does't get more funding is a mystery. It's a volunteer run affair. The volunteers are either retired miners or their decendents. Great stories, photos, and artifacts....