History & Culture
Gold Country Museum
Interactive museum featuring Gold Rush exhibits, a recreated mine tunnel, working stamp mill, and hands-on gold panning experiences.
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Highlights
- ✓Walk-through mine tunnel
- ✓Working stamp mill demonstrations
- ✓Gold panning lessons
- ✓Historic mining equipment
Location
1273 High St
Auburn, CA 95603
Visitor Tips
- •Open Tuesday-Sunday, 11am-4pm
- •Small admission fee ($5 adults, children free)
- •Gold panning equipment available for hands-on experience
Additional Information
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