World Museum of Mining

This June 19th, Butte will come alive with history as families explore the World Museum of Mining. There's something special waiting in the underground!

Basketball fever is hitting Butte this week! While you're cheering, don’t miss out on some local treasures just around the corner.

With summer slipping away, what better way to enjoy the sun than with local brews and live music at this weekend’s big event?

Imagine stepping into the past, experiencing the dark, confined spaces where miners once worked tirelessly. It's more than just a tour; it’s a journey through history.

Picture this: a night of history, laughter, and local tunes as the community gathers to honor six decades of Butte's mining stories.

Miner's Union Day has always been a big deal in Butte and for obvious reasons. Butte is a blue collar town which was built on the labor of hardworking miners. Unionized labor for many intents was formed right here in Butte due to unfair conditions imposed by a powerful company and many of the rights workers enjoy today are because of unions. While Butte still has a strong union presence and things have calmed down since the destruction of the Miners Union Hall over 100 years ago, things are still going to be a little bit crazy on Saturday for the Miners Union Day celebration at Butte's World Museum of Mining.

To say that the World Museum of Mining is an important part of Butte's history and culture is truly an understatement as people travel far and wide every year just to see this wonderful attraction. Would you be interested in lending an hour or two on Saturday to help clean up?

This cool little ghost town just got a little bit cooler with the announcement of a new exhibit courtesy of Mary Ann Pearce and the folks at the Science Mine.

Over 2500 men died in the mines of Butte over the years, 43 at the Orphan Girl alone. It is the Orphan Girl site on which the World Museum of Mining now sits, just outside of "Hell Roarin' Gulch" which is said to be haunted itself. But we're not talking about ground-dwelling spirits. The World Museum of Mining is giving you the chance to go into the mine itself and see what lies beneath.

What better way to send off the summer than an afternoon in the shadows of the Big Butte enjoying not only our incredible World Museum of Mining but a rapidly growing brewfest featuring live music, great food and a fun afternoon of sampling the fares of some great local breweries, distilleries and food trucks. The 3rd Annual Big Butte Brewfest will take place this Saturday, August 24th from noon to 6pm. Let's take a look at who's participating and what we can expect.