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!
Dig In!
The Museum will be open January
- February weekends only, weather permitting.
We will reopen regularly March
2010. See
our hours and details.
Calendar of Events
March 2, 2010
Teacher workshop: Introduction to Paleontology
Where: Held at County College of Morris
Time: TBD
Description: Attendees to this workshop will be introduced to Paleontology, the study of ancient life. This will include a review of what defines a fossil, along with key terms and concepts used by paleontologists. Next a look at the major biological groups of organisms, including dinosaurs, will be presented as they pertain to paleontology. The use of dinosaurs as an interest hook for students to science, English and math will be discussed, including strategies of how to help a student who may already know more than the teacher does about the subject matter. A review of classroom exercises and potential class field trips for the New Jersey metropolitan area will be presented to the attendees. Pending time, a group discussion of how to teach evolution and geologic time will close the class.
Fees: $40 per attendee
March 28, 2010
Mineral collecting at Sterling Hill (daytime only)
Where: Sterling HIll
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Description: Collecting allowed on Mine Run dump and in the Fill quarry, Passaic pit, and "Saddle" area
Open to the public.
Fees: $5 admission; plus $1.50 for each pound of material taken
Age Requirements: 7-years and up for Mine Run dump; 13 and up elsewhere
Contact: 973-209-7212
April 4, 2010
Museum Closed for Easter
Where: Sterling Hill
Time: All Day
