Now through May 30th, there is an exhibit worth everyone's attention. It's called "A Facet of Coal", which explores the element of the past, present and future of coal mining in the West. Why is it important? Not only is coal mining an industry in Colorado, but as our resources become fewer and fewer it is important to understand what that means to coal usages. What will become of our power generators? Are there ways to use coal for cleaner endeavors?
In 1970, the Museum of the West was incorporated as a private non-profit with a mission to preserve and interpret the rich mining history of Colorado and the American West. The nucleus of the collection was a group of mining artifacts contributed to the museum by Mr. Frederick McMenemy Farrar and Mrs. Katherine Thatcher Farrar.
The museum received its full accreditation by the American Association of Museum in 1979 and, in acknowledgment of its high standards and successes, was re-accredited in 1980 and 2000.
Over 4,000 artifacts are on display at the 27-acre indoor/outdoor exhibit site, which includes a ten-stamp ore mill; and multi-purpose center with exhibits, theater and a 5,000-volume research library. The entire exhibit complex is an exciting and exceptional tool for learning about Colorado history, mining and industrial technology, geology, and the environment.
For more visitor information, click here: http://www.wmmi.org/visitors
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