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Sterling Hill Mining Museum

Sterling Hill Mining Museum is a science & technology museum & planetarium in Ogdensburg, New Jersey. 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 Sterling Hill Mining Museum?

The Sterling Hill Mine, now known as the Sterling Hill Mining Museum, is a former zinc mine in the borough of Ogdensburg in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. It was the last working underground mine in New Jersey. It closed in 1986, and became a museum in 1989. Along with the nearby Franklin Mine, it is known for its variety of minerals, especially the fluorescent varieties. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 3, 1991, for its significance in industry.

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The record

Museum details

Name
Sterling Hill Mining Museum
Type
Science & Technology Museum & Planetarium
City
Ogdensburg
State
New Jersey
Website
http://sterlinghillminingmuseum.org
IMLS Museum ID
8403400371
Coordinates
41.08020, -74.60623
What kind of museum is Sterling Hill Mining Museum?

Sterling Hill Mining Museum is classified as a science & technology museum & planetarium in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more science & technology museum & planetariums →

Where is Sterling Hill Mining Museum located?

Sterling Hill Mining Museum is located in Ogdensburg, New Jersey at approximately 41.08020, -74.60623. See the map above.

Does Sterling Hill Mining Museum have a website?

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

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