Visit Our GOLD Miners Camp!

On July 4th & 5th visit the California State Mining & Mineral Museum at the Mariposa Fairgrounds to enjoy this wonderful Family Fun GOLD Miners Camp.

  • See how the 49ers used the rocker & pan to find gold in the days of the gold rush.

  • Visit with a miner and see the gear needed to survive & find gold during the mid-1800s, in the wilderness of California. 

  • Hear of the difficulties of life in early California during the Gold Rush. 

  • Try your hand at gold panning. 

  • Visit our underground mine tunnel 

Guaranteed Pay Dirt For Sale in our Gift & Book Shop!

Also see fantastic Gold & Mineral Crystals from all over the world inside the Museum

Gold Camp will be open from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Saturday & Sunday

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FREE Demonstrations (209)742-7625
Gold Camp on Jul 4th flier