The Sterling Hill Mining Museum

An enduring geological mystery. A world-famous mineral deposit. And, it’s all right here in New Jersey, just an hour’s drive from midtown New York!

The industrial complex that was once the Sterling Hill zinc mine is now open to the public as the Sterling Hill Mining Museum. Join us for underground mine tours, fantastic displays of "glow-in-the-dark" fluorescent minerals, extensive outdoor displays of mining machinery, and exhibit halls packed with things you've probably never seen before!

Teachers:  We have a wide variety of educational opportunities for professional development and student activities — just click on the Education link to get started!

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Calendar of Events

November 8 (Saturday)

Meeting of the Fluorescent Mineral Society

Where: Geotech Center at Sterling Hill
Fees:  $7 donation requested for lunch (cold cuts, salads, water, soft drinks; otherwise BYOB)
Time:  10:00am - 4:00pm
RSVP necessary to Dick Bostwick email: rbostwick@att.net / home phone: 212-749-5817

Nighttime Mineral Collecting at Sterling Hill (FMS members only)

Collecting restricted to Mine Run dump
Fees:  $5 admission plus $1.50 for each pound of material taken
Time:  6:00pm - 8:00pm

November 27 (Thursday)

Museum closed for Thanksgiving

November 30 (Sunday)

Mineral collecting at Sterling Hill (daytime only)

Collecting allowed on Mine Run dump and in the Fill quarry, Passaic pit, and "Saddle" area
Open to the public.
Time:  9:00am - 3:00pm
Fees:  $5 admission plus $1.50 for each pound of material taken
Age requirement: Seven years and up for Mine Run dump; 13 and up elsewhere

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