Ellis Astronomical Observatory at Sterling Hill Mining Museum Sterling Hill Mine

 

Tour Sterling Hill Mining Museum

 

edison cement and thomas edison artifacts at sterling hill mine Edison Cement Bag
from New Village, NJ,
and other Thomas Edison
related artifacts are
located in Zobel Hall.

 

gold specimen at sterling hill mining museum

minerals in Oreck Gallery at sterling hill mine
Fine Mineral Specimens can be viewed in the Oreck Mineral Gallery located in Zobel Hall.

GENERAL SCHEDULE ..................................

January — February

Open weekends, weather permitting. Call 973-209-7212 to inquire
Gift Shop:           Open Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Group tours:      None available until March.
Public tours:      Saturday and Sunday at 1:00 p.m. Call first (973-209-7212) to inquire in case of
                              inclement weather.
Mineral collecting:   Permitted Saturday and Sunday on the Mine Run dump, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
                                     Fees: $5 admission plus $1.50/lb for all material taken.

March

Open seven days a week, weather permitting — Closed Easter.
Gift Shop:           Open daily, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Group tours:      Daily by appointment; call 973-209-7212 for info and bookings.
Public tours:      Weekends only, at 1:00 p.m.
Mineral collecting:   Permitted daily on the Mine Run dump, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
                                     Permitted only the last Sunday of the month in the Fill quarry and Passaic pit areas,

                                     9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.  Fees: $5 admission plus $1.50/lb for all material taken.

April — November

Open seven days a week — Closed Easter and Thanksgiving.
Gift Shop:           Open daily, 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Group tours:      Daily by appointment; call 973-209-7212 for info and bookings.
Public tours:      Daily at 1:00 p.m.
Mineral collecting:   Permitted daily on the Mine Run dump, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
                                     Permitted only the last Sunday of each month
                                     in the FIll quarry and Passaic pit areas, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.  
                                     Fees: $5 admission plus $1.50/lb for all material taken.

December

Open seven days a week, weather permitting — Closed Christmas and New Year's Day.
Gift Shop:           Open daily, 12:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Group tours:      By appointment only, weather permitting. Call 973-209-7212 for info and bookings.
Public tours:      Weekends only, at 1:00 p.m.
Mineral collecting:   Permitted daily on the Mine Run dump, 10:00 a.m. -3:00 pm.
                                     Weather permitting on weekends. Call first.
                                     Fees: $5 admission plus $1.50/lb for all material taken.

EVENTS ....................................................

Sunday, May 27, 2012

Mineral Collecting at Sterling Hill (daytime only)
Where: Sterling Hill Mining Museum, Ogdensburg, NJ
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Description: 

Collecting is allowed on Mine Run dump and in the Fill quarry, Passaic pit, and "saddle" area.  This event is open to the public.  Bring sturdy footwear, a strong hammer (carpenter's claw hammers not allowed), and eye protection.  A dark room with a shortwave ultraviolet light is provided on-site for inspection of fluorescent minerals.


Fees: $5 admission plus $1.50 for each pound of material taken. Fee does NOT include mine tour.
Age Requirements:  Seven years and up on the Mine Run dump; 13 and up elsewhere
Contact:   973-209-7212  

Saturday, June 9, 2012

Fossil Discovery Center
Where: Sterling Hill Mining Museum, Ogdensburg, NJ
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Description: 

Sterling Hill Mining Musuem will have a paleontologist available for young people (of all ages) to go fossil hunting. The Fossil Discovery Center is based on the museum’s popular Rock Discovery Center. The “digs” begin at 10:00 AM and take place every half hour thereafter until 12:30 PM; each dig will last a little less than 30 minutes. Each fossil collector will get 6 fossils and a general ID chart and fact sheet.

Digs are limited to 25 people per session on a first-come, first-served basis.  Cost as of 2012 is $4.50 per person. Advance reservation of a time slot is appreciated for groups of three or more.  Note:  12:30 time slot is not recommended for people taking the 1:00 PM mine tour.  Other time slots are available by appointment for groups of 10 or more.  Larger groups of 15 or more can make an appointment to participate in the FDC on other weekends or weekdays, pending availability of museum personnel.

Fees: $4.50/person
Age Requirements: All Ages - recommended for students in grades 2-12
Contact:   973-209-7212  

Saturday, June 16, 2012

Nighttime Mineral Collecting at Sterling Hill (Museum members only)
Where: Sterling Hill Mining Museum, Ogdensburg, NJ
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Description: 

Collecting is allowed on Mine Run dump and in the Fill quarry, Passaic pit, and “saddle” area. This event is open to museum members only.  Bring sturdy footwear, a strong hammer (carpenter's claw hammers not allowed), eye protection, and a good flashlight or miner's cap lamp.  A dark room with a shortwave ultraviolet light is provided on the Mine Run dump for inspection of fluorescent minerals, but collectors must bring their own for use in other areas.


Fees: $5 admission plus $1.50 per pound for any minerals taken. Fee does NOT include mine tour.
Contact:   973-209-7212  

Saturday, June 23, 2012

Fossil Discovery Center
Where: Sterling Hill Mining Museum, Ogdensburg, NJ
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Description: 

Sterling Hill Mining Museum will have a paleotologist available for young people (of all ages) to go fossil hunting.  The Fossil Discovery Center is based on the museum's popular Rock Discovery Center.  The "digs" begin at 10:00 AM and take place every half hour thereafter until 12:30 PM; each dig will last a little less than 30 minutes.  Each fossil collector will get 6 fossils with a general ID chart and fact sheet.

Digs are limited to 25 people per session of a first-come, first-served basis.  Cost as of 2012 is $4.50 per person.  Advance reservation of a time slot is appreciated for groups of three or more.  Note:  12:30 time slot is not recommended for people taking the 1:00 PM mine tour.  Other time slots are available by appointment for groups of 10 or more.  Larger groups of 15 or more can make an appointment to participate in the FDC on other weekends or weekdays, pending availability of museum personnel.

Fees: $4.50
Age Requirements: All ages - recommended for students in grades 2-12
Contact:   973-209-7212  

Sunday, June 24, 2012

Mineral Collecting at Sterling Hill (daytime only)
Where: Sterling Hill Mining Museum, Ogdensburg, NJ
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Description: 

Collecting is allowed on the Mine Run dump and in the Fill quarry, Passaic pit, and "saddle" area.  This event is open to the public.  Bring sturdy footwear, a strong hammer, and eye protection.  A dark room with a shortwave ultraviolet light is provided on-site for inspection of fluorescent minerals.


Fees: $5 admission, plus $1.50 per pound for any minerals taken. Fee does NOT include mine tour.
Age Requirements: Seven years and up on the Mine Run dump; 13 and up elsewhere
Contact:   973-209-7212  

Saturday, July 14, 2012

Fossil Discovery Center
Where: Sterling Hill Mining Museum, Ogdensburg, NJ
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Description: 

Sterling Hill Mining Museum will have a paleontologist available for young people (of all ages) to go fossil hunting.  The Fossil Discovery Center is based on the museum's popular Rock Discovery Center.  The "digs" begin at 10:00 AM and take place every half hour thereafter until 12:30 PM; each dig will last a little less than 30 minutes.  Each fossil collector will get 6 fossils and a general ID chart and fact sheet.

Digs are limited to 25 people per session on a first-come, first-served basis.  Cost as of 2012 is $4.50 per person.  Advance reservation of a time slot is appreciated for groups of three or more.  Note:  12:30 time slot is not recommended for people taking the 1:00 PM mine tour.  Other time slots are available by appointment for groups of 10 or more.  Larger groups of 15 or more can make an appointment to participate in the FDC on other weekends or weekdays, pending availability of museum personnel.

Fees: $4.50
Age Requirements: All ages - recommended for students in grades 2-12
Contact:   973-209-7212  

Saturday, July 28, 2012

Fossil Discovery Center
Where: Sterling Hill Mining Museum, Ogdensburg, NJ
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Description: 

Sterling Hill Mining Museum will have a paleontologist available for young people (of all ages) to go fossil hunting.  The Fossil Discovery Center is based on the museum's popular Rock Discovery Center.  The "digs" begin at 10:00 AM and take place every half hour thereafter until 12:30 PM; each dig will last a little less than 30 minutes.  Each fossil collector will get 6 fossils and a general ID chart and fact sheet.

Digs are limited to 25 people per session on a first-come, first-served basis.  Cost as of 2012 is $4.50 per person.  Advance reservation of a time slot is appreciated for groups of three or more.  Note:  12:30 time slot is not recommended for people taking the 1:00 PM mine tour.  Other time slots are available by appointment for groups of 10 or more.  Larger groups of 15 or more can make an appointment to participate in the FDC on other weekends or weekdays, pending availability of museum personnel.

Fees: $4.50
Age Requirements: All ages - recommended for students in grades 2-12
Contact:   973-209-7212  

Sunday, July 29, 2012

Mineral Collecting at Sterling Hill (daytime only)
Where: Sterling Hill Mining Museum, Ogdensburg, NJ
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Description: 

Collecting is allowed on the Mine Run dump and in the Fill quarry, Passaic pit, and “saddle” area.  This event is open to the public.  Bring sturdy footwear, a strong hammer (carpenter's claw hammers not allowed), and eye protection.  A dark room with a shortwave ultraviolet light is provided on-site for inspection of fluorescent minerals.


Fees: $5 admission plus $1.50 per pound for any minerals taken. Fee does NOT include mine tour.
Age Requirements: Seven years and up for Mine Run dump; 13 and up elsewhere
Contact:   973-209-7212  

Saturday, August 11, 2012

Fossil Discovery Center
Where: Sterling Hill Mining Museum, Ogdensburg, NJ
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Description: 

Sterling Hill Mining Museum will have a paleontologist available for young people (of all ages) to go fossil hunting.  The Fossil Discovery Center is based on the museum's popular Rock Discovery Center.  The "digs" begin at 10:00 AM and take place every half hour thereafter until 12:30 PM; each dig will last a little less than 30 minutes.  Each fossil collector will get 6 fossils and a general ID chart and fact sheet.

Digs are limited to 25 people per session on a first-come, first-served basis.  Cost as of 2012 is $4.50 per person.  Advance reservation of a time slot is appreciated for groups of three or more.  Note:  12:30 time slot is not recommended for people taking the 1:00 PM mine tour.  Other time slots are available by appointment for groups of 10 or more.  Larger groups of 15 or more can make an appointment to participate in the FDC on other weekends or weekdays, pending availability of museum personnel.

Fees: $4.50
Age Requirements: All ages - recommended for students in grades 2-12
Contact:   973-209-7212  

Saturday, August 25, 2012

Fossil Discovery Center
Where: Sterling Hill Mining Museum, Ogdensburg, NJ
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Description: 

Sterling Hill Mining Musuem will have a paleontologist available for young people (of all ages) to go fossil hunting. The Fossil Discovery Center is based on the museum’s popular Rock Discovery Center. The “digs” begin at 10:00 AM and take place every half hour thereafter until 12:30 PM; each dig will last a little less than 30 minutes. Each fossil collector will get 6 fossils and a general ID chart and fact sheet.

Digs are limited to 25 people per session on a first-come, first-served basis.  Cost as of 2012 is $4.50 per person. Advance reservation of a time slot is appreciated for groups of three or more.  Note:  12:30 time slot is not recommended for people taking the 1:00 PM mine tour.  Other time slots are available by appointment for groups of 10 or more.  Larger groups of 15 or more can make an appointment to participate in the FDC on other weekends or weekdays, pending availability of museum personnel.

Fees: $4.50/person
Age Requirements: All Ages - recommended for students in grades 2-12
Contact:   973-209-7212  

Sunday, August 26, 2012

Mineral Collecting at Sterling Hill (daytime only)
Where: Sterling Hill Mining Museum, Ogdensburg, NJ
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Description: 

Collecting is allowed on the Mine Run dump and in the Fill quarry, Passaic pit, and "saddle" area.  This event is open to the public.  Bring sturdy footwear, a strong hammer (carpenter's claw hammers not allowed), and eye protection.  A dark room with a shortwave ultraviolet light is provided on-site for inspection of fluorescent minerals.


Fees: $5 admission, plus $1.50 per pound for any minerals taken. Fee does NOT include mine tour.
Age Requirements: Seven years and up on the Mine Run dump; 13 and up elsewhere
Contact:   973-209-7212  

Saturday, September 8, 2012

Fossil Discovery Center
Where: Sterling Hill Mining Museum, Ogdensburg, NJ
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Description: 

Sterling Hill Mining Musuem will have a paleontologist available for young people (of all ages) to go fossil hunting. The Fossil Discovery Center is based on the museum’s popular Rock Discovery Center. The “digs” begin at 10:00 AM and take place every half hour thereafter until 12:30 PM; each dig will last a little less than 30 minutes. Each fossil collector will get 6 fossils and a general ID chart and fact sheet.

Digs are limited to 25 people per session on a first-come, first-served basis.  Cost as of 2012 is $4.50 per person. Advance reservation of a time slot is appreciated for groups of three or more.  Note:  12:30 time slot is not recommended for people taking the 1:00 PM mine tour.  Other time slots are available by appointment for groups of 10 or more.  Larger groups of 15 or more can make an appointment to participate in the FDC on other weekends or weekdays, pending availability of museum personnel.

Fees: $4.50/person
Age Requirements: All Ages - recommended for students in grades 2-12
Contact:   973-209-7212  

Saturday, September 29, 2012-Sunday, September 30, 2012

Franklin Gem and Mineral Show and Outdoor Swap and Sell
Where: Franklin School - Franklin, NJ, and Sterling Hill Mining Museum - Ogdensburg, NJ
Time: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Description: 

This show is held the last full weekend in September and features both indoor and outdoor mineral, fossil, and gem dealers.

September 29 (Saturday)

56th Annual Franklin Sterling Gem and Mineral Show and Outdoor Swap/Sell
Franklin Middle School, Buckwheat Rd. at Washington St., Franklin, N.J.
9 AM - 6 PM (indoors); 7:30 AM – 6 PM (outdoor swap and sell).

Annual Show Banquet and Auction
Lyceum Hall, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Franklin.  Banquet begins 6:30 PM; tickets $18.

Sterling Hill Garage Sale
Sterling Hill Mining Museum, Christiansen Pavilion, 10 AM - 3 PM.

September 30 (Sunday)

55th Annual Franklin Sterling Gem and Mineral Show and Outdoor Swap/Sell
Franklin Middle School, Buckwheat Rd. at Washington St., Franklin, NJ
10 AM - 5 PM (indoors); 9 AM – 5 PM (outdoor swap and sell).

Sterling Hill Garage Sale
Sterling Hill Mining Museum, Christiansen Pavilion, 10 AM - 3 PM.

Mineral collecting at SHMM (daytime only)
Collecting allowed on Mine Run dump and in the Fill quarry, Passaic pit, and “saddle” area. Open to the public.  Must be 9 years old or more to collect on the Mine Run dump; 13 and up elsewhere.

Hours 9 AM – 3 PM. Fees: $5 admission plus $1.50 for each pound of material taken.

Fees: Depends on event; see Description
Age Requirements: Seven years and up for Mine Run dump; 13 and up elsewhere
Contact:   973-209-7212  

Saturday, October 6, 2012

Fossil Discovery Center
Where: Sterling Hill Mining Museum, Ogdensburg, NJ
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Description: 

Sterling Hill Mining Musuem will have a paleontologist available for young people (of all ages) to go fossil hunting. The Fossil Discovery Center is based on the museum’s popular Rock Discovery Center. The “digs” begin at 10:00 AM and take place every half hour thereafter until 12:30 PM; each dig will last a little less than 30 minutes. Each fossil collector will get 6 fossils and a general ID chart and fact sheet.

Digs are limited to 25 people per session on a first-come, first-served basis.  Cost as of 2012 is $4.50 per person. Advance reservation of a time slot is appreciated for groups of three or more.  Note:  12:30 time slot is not recommended for people taking the 1:00 PM mine tour.  Other time slots are available by appointment for groups of 10 or more.  Larger groups of 15 or more can make an appointment to participate in the FDC on other weekends or weekdays, pending availability of museum personnel.

Fees: $4.50/person
Age Requirements: All Ages - recommended for students in grades 2-12
Contact:   973-209-7212  

Saturday, October 20, 2012

Nighttime Mineral Collecting at Sterling Hill (museum members only)
Where: Sterling Hill Mining Museum, Ogdensburg, NJ
Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Description: 

Collecting is allowed on Mine Run dump and in the Fill quarry, Passaic pit, and “saddle” area. This event is open to museum members only.  Bring sturdy footwear, a strong hammer (carpenter's claw hammers not allowed), eye protection, and a good flashlight or miner's cap lamp.  A dark room with a shortwave ultraviolet light is provided on the Mine Run dump for inspection of fluorescent minerals, but collectors must bring their own for use in other areas.


Fees: $5 admission plus $1.50/lb for all material taken.
Age Requirements: Seven years and up on the Mine Run dump; 13 and up elsewhere
Contact:   973-209-7212  

Sunday, October 28, 2012

Mineral Collecting at Sterling Hill (daytime only)
Where: Sterling Hill Mining Museum, Ogdensburg, NJ
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Description: 

Collecting is allowed on the Mine Run dump and in the Fill quarry, Passaic pit, and "saddle" area.  This event is open to the public.  Bring sturdy footwear, a strong hammer (carpenter's claw hammers not allowed), and eye protection.  A dark room with a shortwave ultraviolet light is provided on-site for inspection of fluorescent minerals.


Fees: $5 admission, plus $1.50 per pound for any minerals taken. Fee does NOT include mine tour.
Age Requirements: Seven years and up on the Mine Run dump; 13 and up elsewhere
Contact:   973-209-7212  

Saturday, November 10, 2012

Fossil Discovery Center
Where: Sterling Hill Mining Museum, Ogdensburg, NJ
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Description: 

Sterling Hill Mining Musuem will have a paleontologist available for young people (of all ages) to go fossil hunting. The Fossil Discovery Center is based on the museum’s popular Rock Discovery Center. The “digs” begin at 10:00 AM and take place every half hour thereafter until 12:30 PM; each dig will last a little less than 30 minutes. Each fossil collector will get 6 fossils and a general ID chart and fact sheet.

Digs are limited to 25 people per session on a first-come, first-served basis.  Cost as of 2012 is $4.50 per person. Advance reservation of a time slot is appreciated for groups of three or more.  Note:  12:30 time slot is not recommended for people taking the 1:00 PM mine tour.  Other time slots are available by appointment for groups of 10 or more.  Larger groups of 15 or more can make an appointment to participate in the FDC on other weekends or weekdays, pending availability of museum personnel.

Fees: $4.50/person
Age Requirements: All Ages - recommended for students in grades 2-12

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Museum closed for Thanksgiving
Where: Sterling Hill Mining Museum, Ogdensburg, NJ
Time: All Day
Description: 

Museum closed for Thanksgiving


Sunday, November 25, 2012

Mineral Collecting at Sterling Hill (daytime only)
Where: Sterling Hill Mining Museum, Ogdensburg, NJ
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Description: 

Bring sturdy footwear, a strong hammer (carpenter's claw hammers not allowed), and eye protection.  A dark room with a shortwave ultraviolet light is provided on-site for inspection of fluorescent minerals.


Fees: $5 admission, plus $1.50 per pound for any minerals taken. Fee does NOT include mine tour.
Age Requirements: Seven years and up on the Mine Run dump; 13 and up elsewhere
Contact:   973-209-7212  

Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Museum closed for Christmas
Where: Sterling Hill Mining Museum
Time: All day