Missouri Mines State Historic Site

Exhibits interpreting the history of Missouri lead mines in southeast Missouri

Exhibits

One section features large shovels, ore cars, locomotives and other heavy equipment used underground in the lead mines. The second gallery features a mineral exhibit with hundreds of specimens from throughout the world.

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