at our West Red Lake Mining Museum
Our Mission
Welcome to our little museum, dedicated to the Red Lake Gold Rush of the 1930s and the fascinating characters who experienced it. We are a group of volunteers working to preserve the rich oral history of this era. However, "work" hardly captures what we do; we're having a great time. Most of our visitors are locals who bring their families, care for the site, and share own stories and photographs.
Our Exhibits
Each summer we gather photos and exhibits for the museum. We try to change them twice a year. Each exhibit follows a theme. Sometimes about a mine, sometimes about a person or a site.
We don't advertise individual themes because we want you to do surprised when you visit.
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Building a Museum
Our little museum is staying true to the original plan. Moving the building and making it a museum was done with enthusiasum and skill. Today, there is still no funding, no budget, just volunteers. The list of helpers include a multitude of locals, including those who visit. They clean up, sweep the floor, mow the lawn and contribute photos.
