Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum
Welcome to Casa Grande and the Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum located within Almaden Quicksilver County Park.
Address
21350 Almaden Rd, San Jose, CA 95120
Almaden Quicksilver County Park
Hours and fees
The Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum is open year-round except for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. There is a $2 per person suggested donation for admission to the museum.
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Fridays | 12:00 - 4:00 pm |
| Saturdays | 12:00 - 4:00 pm |
| Sundays | 12:00 - 4:00 pm |
| Mondays - Thursdays | Closed |
Museum grounds are open daily from 8:00am – sunset. Dogs are not permitted on museum grounds or in the museum, with the exception of service animals.
Contact us
(408) 918-7770
[email protected]
Exhibits
The stately 1854 Casa Grande manor sets the stage for you to discover the significance of local mercury mining to the California gold rush, the evolution of processing cinnabar into mercury, and the lifestyles of mining communities at New Almaden.
Go back in time by viewing late 19th century photographs of the underground mine workings and mercury processing, as well as a diorama that duplicates the interior of a mine tunnel. Artifacts from Cornish, Mexican, and Chinese mining families depict the diversity of people that once lived and worked together on "the hill." Casa Grande's Victorian era parlor, library, and drawing room reflect the lifestyle of a mine manager's family.
The museum and grounds are ADA accessible.
Gift shop
After visiting the museum, our gift shop is the perfect place to pick up souvenirs related to the historic Almaden area and geology.