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Mining museum opens for the season
Posted: 06.19.2011 at 10:18 PM
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Those looking to dive into Ishpeming mining history can get their fill now that the Cliff's Shaft Mining Museum is open for business.

ISHPEMING -- The mining museum opened this week for their 2011 season, providing tours, artifacts and souvenirs.

New exhibits in the historical society portion are a 1928 quilt, framed drawings by Bobbi Ameen, and Ishpeming city band uniforms donated by the family of Joe Perrault.

Employees of the museum say they're excited to get back into the season, and they have something for people of all ages.

"You've got the little kids come in, they like looking at all the artifacts, you have the middle-aged people like to look at rocks and artifacts, and then the older people usually want to talk about the history," says museum director Brad Waters.

The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Admission is $9 for adults, $3 for students between 12 and 18, and free for those younger than 12.  Donations are always appreciated.

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