The museum provides various student programs focused on mineralogy, geology, and local history. As an educational institution, the museum offers students a hands-on experience with the unique mineralogical landscape of the Franklin-Sterling Hill mining district. Through guided tours of the museum’s exhibits, students explore diverse mineral specimens, including an extensive collection of fluorescent minerals, and learn about the history of the mines and the area’s geological significance.
A vital feature of the museum’s field trips is its interactive components, such as rock collecting, fossil digs, and gem panning, allowing students to engage directly with geology. The museum’s replica mine provides a safe, simulated environment where students can understand what mining in the region entails. Programs are designed for various educational levels, from elementary to high school, and are aligned with curriculum standards, making them suitable for science and earth history studies.
Students and educators will find additional enrichment in exhibits on Native American artifacts and fossils, which broaden the educational scope to include anthropology and paleontology. These features make the Franklin Mineral Museum a versatile field trip destination for classes focused on natural sciences, archaeology, and local history.
