Mining
Rocks, minerals, gems, fossils and asteroids abound in southern Arizona. Can you dig it?
A Mother Lode of Earthly Treasures
The wealth just under our feet has shaped the history of this area. One of the world's largest gem and mineral shows is held in Tucson every February, and a smaller version of the winter event is growing every year in October. And mining is a major portion of the economies of the southern Arizona region and of the entire state of Arizona. Dig deeper by perusing Mining Tours options in the Tucson area.
Bisbee was founded as a copper, gold, and silver mining town in 1880. A high-quality turquoise promoted as Bisbee Blue was a by-product of the copper mining.
Video: The Queen of Bisbee
Mining Tours
From prospectors coming to strike it rich in the 1800s to the more modern mining practices of today, Southern Arizona is full of mining history. Take exciting and informative tours through a number of active and inactive mines, and experience the rich history of this area.
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Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum
- 5 Copper Queen Plaza
- (520)432-7071
520-432-7071, off AZ Hwy. 80, #5 Copper Queen Plaza, Old Bisbee, Bisbee AZ. $10, ages 11-60, $9…
ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center & Mine Tours
- 1421 W. Pima Mine Rd. (I-19, exit 80)
- (520) 625-8233
Copper is at the source of our modern society. It's a primary metal used in the hospitals where we…
UArizona Alfie Norville Gem & Mineral Museum
- 115 N Church Avenue
- (520)621-7433