The Sterling Hill Mining Museum

The Mine Run Dump

Our Mine Run Dump area is perfect for avid mineral collectors. There are two main sections to the Mine Run Dump, the International pile and the Local pile. The International pile contains diverse minerals from all over the world that you can dig through. The Local pile contains hundreds of tons of high-grade zinc ore that was derived from the Sterling Hill Mine itself. Much of the ore in the local pile is full of highly fluorescent minerals. There is a shed on the Mine Run Dump which has a shortwave ultraviolet light in which collectors can check their rocks and see if they fluoresce.

Mineral Collecting Fees:
$5.00 per person for admission
$2.00 per lb of rock

5 Pound Minimum

Mine Run DUmp rules:

1. Must be at least 18 years of age.
2. Must have appropriate attire (closed toed shoes, etc). 3: No hammers allowed

Please bring your own bags and/or buckets

For quicker registration when you get to the museum, download and fill out this waiver form prior to your arrival:

Hold Harmless Agreement for Adults