Underground Mining Museum

A trip to the Creede Underground Mining Museum is an education in mining techniques and the boom days of Creede. You'll learn about stopeing, what Lymers are, blacksmithing, mucking, blasting and assaying, all underground in the cool heart of the mountain. Twenty-two displays show how mining was done in Creede from the 1890s until the last mine closed in 1985. To lead you through the displays, there is a 30-minute self-guided audio tour or a 1-hour docent-guided tour. The museum store sells a unique selection of minerals and local history related gifts.