Asarco Mineral Discovery

1421 W Pima Mine Rd, Sahuarita, Arizona 85629 USA

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Opens Wed 9a

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“preserving the mining history of arizona”

The Asarco Mineral Discovery Center shall communicate the vital importance of the mining industry in our civilization, educate students and teachers in the earth sciences, and preserve part of the mining history of Arizona, and the Western United States.The Asarco Mineral Discovery Center offers mine tours, school programs, and free exhibits to carry out this vision. The AMDC is supported primarily by gift shop and ticket sales with additional funding from ASARCO LLC.

Reviewed by
Robert M.

November 20, 2023

A real live open pit copper mining operation. Meet up in the museum/gift shop for a comfortable bus ride up to the processing plant with stops on the way to view the pit that is miles long, all... Read more

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Jane R.

September 01, 2022

Cynthia is the best tour guide ever! You will be on board a bus for most of the tour with a little level walking and lots of photo opps! So much fun and very educational--with a fabulous gift shop. Read more

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Stephanie M.

July 29, 2023

This was a nice stop to get out of the car. We stumbled upon it not knowof it before. Its free! We did not do the mine tour but still enjoyed it. The gift shop had nice items. Staff was friendly. Read more

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