Embark on an immersive journey through the mining heritage of the Black Hills with captivating mining tours that offer a glimpse into the region’s storied past and the techniques that shaped its landscape.
Big Thunder Gold Mine offers a variety of thrilling attractions for visitors of all ages ranging from Mine Tours to On-Site Gold Panning, thrilling historical (as the miners in 1892 did) Claim Panning Adventures, delectable dining at Big Thunder Bar & Grill and more.
Step into the Black Hills’ best underground mine tour & return to a time when the punch of a miner’s pick and the roaring boom of a dynamite blast signaled the ongoing search for gold. Explore deep underground into the century-old shafts where faceless miners sought their fortunes in the dark and explosive atmosphere of black powder and candlelight.
The Black Hill Mining Museum was built by miners from the nearby Homestake Gold Mine, to preserve and tell the story of hard rock mining in the Black Hills. Take our guided tour of our simulated underground gold mine, outfitted with the tools, equipment and clothing that the miners used during the 125+ years of mining, while your guide gives you a unique perspective. Pan for real placer gold: learn the process of collecting gold out of a shovelful of dirt, and take home the gold we guarantee you’ll find. View our exhibits, listen and learn about the 140+ year history of Lead, and the miners, and other men and women, who built this town.
