A Large piece of illuminated copper on the left as mineral displays in cabinets line the right.
Fees vary by site.

Experience Keweenaw Geology

Keweenaw National Historical Park

Experience geology at a number of the Park's Heritage Sites.

You can experience geology at a number of the Park's Heritage Sites. Please contact individual sites for more information: Visitors explore the A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum. NPS Photo A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum The museum features minerals from the Great Lakes region and around the world. Visitors prepare to enter Adventure Mine. NPS Photo Adventure Mining Company A variety of tour options are available for you to experience geology first-hand. Underground at the Delaware Mine. NPS Photo Delaware Copper Mine As you enter the first level of the mine, you will step through geology, as you learn how a mine operated in the mid- to late 1800s. The West Barracks at Fort Wilkins Historic State Park. NPS Photo Fort Wilkins Historic State Park Discover the Keweenaw's unique geology as you explore at Fort Wilkins. Lake of the Clouds at Porcupine Mountain Wilderness State Park NPS Photo Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park Learn about the south end of the Keweenaw's geology at the Porkies. Visitors enter Quincy Mine. NPS Photo Quincy Mine Tours Walk through layers of igneous basalt on the underground tour.

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Self-Guided Tours - WalkingGeologyMineral DepositsMiningcoppercopper miningimmigrationGreat LakesgeologyMichiganKeweenawKeweenaw NHPKeweenaw Heritage SitesMidwestMidwestNPSMidwest NPS

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Fees

Fees vary by site.

Fees Apply

Yes

Seasons

Spring, Summer, Fall

Time of Day

Day

Accessibility

Accessibility varies by site. Contact for specific information.

Pets

Yes — Only service animals permitted. Contact specific sites for more detailed information.

Reservations

No

Age Info

All ages, but minors must be with an adult parent or guardian.

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