Castle Dome Mine Museum

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Address: Castle Dome Mine Rd, Yuma, AZ 85365, USA

Phone: (928) 920-3062

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State: Arizona

Zip Code: 85365

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Great place to learn about history in this area. Lots of original equipment and knick knacks from mining towns. The road going in is gravel and rough as hell. Long too(at least 6 miles) but worth the trip. When you think you've gone too far, just keep going. The road will dead end into the museum. The staff was extremely nice and knowledgeable. Definitely worth the 15 dollars. Next year they're expanding to another site and there you'll actually take a tram ride down about 500 feet into an old mine.

 8 years ago (28-11-2017)

This is a great get away place. Old world silver mines and excellent people that work there.

 8 years ago (05-11-2017)

If you are a history junkie like myself, this is a definite must see!! While visiting in Yuma we found this listing and we were off on an adventure. The long dirt road (just travel at a slower speed) provides you just a little insight as to what traveling was like back in those times. I just can't imagine traveling it without the modern comforts that we take for granted daily. 

I'm not going to hide the fact that when we drove up, it did not look like much. When we entered, we were greeted by Bob and Debbie who provided us with so much information that it really reflects their passion for history. Once inside the ghost town, which is a collection of relics and theme based buildings, all thoughtfully placed together, it initially looked small... But pleasantly, we were surprised with how far the property continued. 

I do recommend several hours in order to really absorb this unique collection. We were also shocked to discover that there was an additional area that consisted of safely displayed mine shafts entrances and additional buildings as we were leaving. I really do wish there were more placed like this that explores our history. Cowboy hats off to Bob and Debbie for their gracious hospitality!!!

 9 years ago (23-11-2016)

If you love history and beautiful desert scenery you will love this place! The road in is a little dusty and bumpy but not bad at all, just take your time and enjoy the scenery!. When you first pull up it looks very small. Looks are deceiving! There are around 50 buildings filled with period relics to explore. They only accept cash or checks, there is no ATM and they can't process credit or debit cards. 
Volunteers  greet you  when you first enter and will give a brief history of the town and show you how to get to all of the exhibits. We were very impressed with how knowledgeable they were about history of the town and mines. 
The tour is self guided and is divided into to two sections. The ghost town and a section containing mine shafts,  a cemetery and several buildings Be sure to visit both sections and be prepared to do a lot of walking outdoors!  There is a lot to see so plan for around 3 hours or more. 
Take a picnic, wear good comfy walking shoes and dress for the weather!

 9 years ago (03-12-2016)

Interesting exhibits, friendly staff, terrible road. Definitely worth seeing, but the last 10 miles is on a terribly rutted road that can take an hour to traverse. Saw a visitor on the road today with two blown tires. They had been waiting on the road for more than 3 hours for a tow. Don't visit unless you are prepared to spend an hour on that 10 mile road. 

 8 years ago (17-04-2017)

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