Franklin Mineral Museum - Franklin NJ
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nomadwillie
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The Franklin Mineral Museum in Franklin, New Jersey is a mineral, geology, and mining museum at the former Franklin Mine.
Waymark Code: WMRX6G
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 08/16/2016
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The mine was active from 1898 until the mid-1950s. The mine site became an open-air museum in 1964. The Franklin Mineral Museum has a large mineral collection, a simulated mine tunnel, and Native American artifacts. Visitors are allowed to collect mineral specimens in several areas of the former mine's tailings.
Theme:
Minerals and mining
Street Address:
32 Evans St
Food Court: no
Gift Shop: yes
Hours of Operation:
Sat: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Mon - Fri: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost: 7.00 (listed in local currency)
Museum Size: Small
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
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