Sharing a not overly large building with the town's library and other resources, the museum is the repository of a great number of artefacts, exhibits and research materials, all dealing with the story of the town of Superior and of Mineral County, of which Superior is the county seat. The museum opened in 1976 to celebrate the national bicentennial.
Exhibits focus on the history of mining, forestry and agriculture in the area, as well as the social history of Mineral County. Another interesting exhibit on justice and punishment displays artefacts from the old Mineral County jail, such as police paraphernalia and restraint devices, IE a ball and chain, handcuffs and a boot shackle.
Research materials, such as local newspapers, photos and documents, have been accumulated in the museum for the use of researchers and history buffs. As well, a book with the self explanatory title of "Mineral County History" may be purchased at the museum for $20. Regularly updated and expanded, it is now in its fourth edition.
Mineral County Museum
The Mineral County Museum, free to all, opened in 1977 in response to the nation's bicentennial. Featuring local history, including exhibits concerning the area's historic industries of mining, logging and forest service activities. It is also a repository of all local newspapers and many historical documents. In 1989 it expanded to become a resource center for Captain John Mullan and the Mullan Trail which runs the full length of Mineral Company. All persons are welcome. Appointments are necessary for tours due to the lack of enough volunteers to staff the museum full time.
From Visit Montana