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Ducktown Basin Museum

Ducktown Basin Museum is a history museum in Ducktown, Tennessee. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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About this museum

What is Ducktown Basin Museum?

The Burra Burra Mine is a copper mine located in Ducktown, Tennessee, in the southeastern United States. Named for the famous mine in Australia, the Burra Burra Mine is located in the Copper Basin geological region, and extracted over 15 million tons of copper ore during its 60 years of operation between 1899 and 1959. The mine's remaining structures are listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Burra Burra Mine Historic District. The site is also home to the Ducktown Basin Museum, and the museum and mine are a Tennessee State Historic Site operated in partnership with the Tennessee Historical Commission.

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The record

Museum details

Name
Ducktown Basin Museum
Type
History Museum
City
Ducktown
State
Tennessee
Website
http://www.ducktownbasinmuseum.com/
IMLS Museum ID
8404700281
Coordinates
35.03499, -84.38253
What kind of museum is Ducktown Basin Museum?

Ducktown Basin Museum is classified as a history museum in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more history museums →

Where is Ducktown Basin Museum located?

Ducktown Basin Museum is located in Ducktown, Tennessee at approximately 35.03499, -84.38253. See the map above.

Does Ducktown Basin Museum have a website?

Yes — the IMLS record lists http://www.ducktownbasinmuseum.com/. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.

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