Argo Gold Mine, Mill and Museum

Focus: Colorado Mining and Milling History

Ages: 6 years and up

Cost: Adults $15.00 7-12 years $7.50

Major Exhibits: Argo Tunnel and Mill Double Eagle Mine

Class Trip Pricing: 25 to 49 children $7.00 adults $11.50 50 and more children $6.00 adults $10.50

Class Trip Programs: Guided tour of mine mill and museum and gold panning. LiL Miners tour for younger children guided tour of mine and museum and gemstone panning.

Notes:

 Our tour is guided with 25 or more. We start the group off with a brief history presentation, rock and mineral geology, and a couple mining demonstrations. We then transport the group up to the top of our tailings pile which is the same level as our Double Eagle gold mine after going through the mine, we then view the portal of the Argo Tunnel then down through our mill, the bottom serves as our museum for smaller items and extends out into our yard with bigger items. After viewing everything we give a gold panning lesson the troughs will be salted with gold and pyrites to make it more fun for everyone.

Smaller groups spend about 2 hours larger groups spend 21/2 – 3 hours. To make a reservation please call (303) 567- 2421 or e-mail Argo2350@aol.com visit us on the web at www.HistoricArgoTours.com

 

Lil Miners Tour We’ve set up a tour for the younger child that is sure to please.We begin this tour talking a little about rocks, minerals and show our history presentation. Then transport your group up our tailings pile which is the same level as the Double Eagle Gold Mine guide your group through the mine and transport you back down tailings to the museum level of the Argo Gold Mill. We guide you through the museum and yard with the bigger machinery. Ending your tour with guaranteed gemstone-panning fun for kids of all ages. Please allow 1 to 1.5 hours for tour.