The World Museum of Mining features underground mining exhibit, extensive photo archives, guided tours for school groups, and many educational programs including lecture series, evening walks, and day trips. The museum is open from April 1 through October 31. The mission is to preserve the rich historical legacy of mining and the related culture of Butte, Montana, and the surrounding region.

Location: P O Box 33, 155 Museum Way, Butte Montana 59703 Telephone 406-723-7211 Fax 406-723-7211

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming Montana Events Are: 30th Annual McIntosh Apple Day Hamilton continuing Festival of Trees Helena December 2 thru December 6 Meet Me In Missoula Missoula December 4 thru December 6 Boulder Music & Art Festival Boulder continuing thru September 13 Festival of Quilted Wonders Miles City continuing thru November 15

Other upcoming events include: Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead Winter Holiday Art and Craft Show Kalispell November 27 Billings Symphony Orchestra & Chorale Billings November 28 thru November 29 Annual Flathead Lake Polar Bear Plunge Bigfork January 1 Festival of Quilted Wonders Miles City continuing thru November 15 Holiday Festival of the Arts Bozeman November 27 thru November 28