Museum
Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center
24 locals recommend,
Tips from locals
Anneliesa
September 30, 2017
The "Open Cut" located in Lead SD, 2 miles from Deadwood. Gold was discovered on the site of this former mountain in 1876. Until its closure in 2002, Homestake was the largest and deepest gold mine in North America, producing approximately 41 million ounces of gold in its 126-year lifetime.
Rachel
June 21, 2020
A gorgeous little visitor center that talks about the mining history as well as the high-tech physics experiments that are now being conducted almost a mile underground. Great for kids and nerdy adults like me!
Edward
June 17, 2020
Stop in for local information and guides. Also coordinate tours fo the area.
Andria M.
April 17, 2017
FREE My favorite part of the visitor center is the 3-D installation that shows you the extent of the mine shafts. It is said that they run under the entire town of Lead (pronounced LEED). They have tours of the mine that leave the visitor center throughout the day during the busy season (Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend). They have many pictures and videos and information.
FREE My favorite part of the visitor center is the 3-D installation that shows you the extent of the mine shafts. It is said that they run under the entire town of Lead (pronounced LEED). They have tours of the mine that leave the visitor center throughout the day during the busy season (Memorial…
Laurie
May 10, 2022
The research they do on dark matter is amazing! I believe you can take a tour but call.
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Location
160 W Main St
Lead, SD