Pioneer mine memorial dedication is on June 14th at 2pm. Come help us memorialize the fallen miner’s at Pioneer Mine site.

Ely Arts and Heritage Center

Explore Historic Pioneer Mine in guided or independent tours during the summer

Visit the dramatic head frame, Miner’s Dry House, Captain’s Dry House and see the beautiful Miner’s Lake from the mine

Join us August 15, 2026 for Heritage Fest!Join us for Heritage Fest on August 15 to celebrate local culture, crafts, and community.

  • Metal water tower and head frame where the museum collection lives

    Mine Museum and Head Frame

    Integrating the museum collection and interpretive center where the shaft house would transport miners to the depths of up to 1700 feet below earth. Tours in the summer only.
  • black and white photo of captain's dry and head frame

    Captain's Dry

    Part of the Ely Arts and Heritage Center complex. Raising funds for it’s restoration for use as part of the Mine Museum.
  • The Miner's dry is used as a rental space

    Miner's Dry

    Functioning as an event venue. The Miner’s Dry is often rented for weddings, dances, art classes and shows, and for Heritage Fest.