Copper Country Trail
A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum, MI
Established in 1902, the A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum is devoted to mineral science education and exhibition of fine mineral specimens. The museum is world renowned for its premier collection of Lake Superior copper district minerals, especially crystallized copper, silver, calcite, and datolite. Specimens from North America and around the world compliment this collection, totaling over 26,000 with 5,500 specimens on display. The museum is a Keweenaw National Historical Park Cooperating Site.
Quick Facts
- Location:
1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton. About 2 miles east of the Portage Lake Lift Bridge, on the campus of Michigan Technological Museum.
- N 47.119° W 88.552° [?]
- Hours of Operation:
Summer: July-Sep. M-F: 9:00 - 4:30, Weekends, noon - 5:00 Winter: Oct.-June M-F: 9:00 - 4:30 Closed Mondays, Nov.-Mar.
Local Information
- A.E. Seaman Museum:
- Learn more about the A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum at this website which includes a gallery, future museum plans, and information including special events, the people who help make the museum a reality, hours, location, and more.
