Shullsburg Badger Mine and Museum

Visit Badger Mine and Museum situated in Badger Park in picturesque Shullsburg located at the center of SW Wisconsin's lead mining region and experience first hand the daily routine of an 1850s lead miner. During the guided museum tour, view the primitive tools he used to extract his lead treasure from the earth and learn about his life in this early mining town before Wisconsin achieved statehood. Next, as you follow your guide, down 51 steps into this unique hand dug 19th century mine, take into your nostrils the smells this 1850s miner smelled, feel upon your skin the increasing dampness he felt and hear the enclosing silence punctuated by dripping water that he listened to as he left behind both sun and sky. The ceiling was raised in 1963 when the mine was reopened, but you can still marvel at the original, small side tunnels and wonder how men could work in such confined spaces.

Season Opened Memorial Day - Labor Day. Hours 11:30AM - 4:00PM. Days Open Wednesday - Sunday. Prices Adults: $7 Children (5 and under): Free Lifetime membership: $25 Family Lifetime membership: $45.