California State Mining and Mineral Museum

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Overview

California State Mining and Mineral Museum offers you the chance to explore the variety of California

Contact Information

5005 Fairgrounds Rd
Mariposa, California 95338
United States

view phone 209-742-7625 view fax 209-966-3597

view website https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=588

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Description

The California State Mining and Mineral Museum located at the Mariposa Fairgrounds in the historic gold rush town of Mariposa. Houses and displays the official California State Mineral Collection. The collection was created in 1880 by the California State Legislature and contains over 13,000 specimens. The museum is known for its California gold specimens. Other significant specimens on display

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