For Teachers
Plan Your Adventure
The Mining & Rollo Jamison Museums educational programming staff offers high-quality learning opportunities in the areas of nature, culture, and history. We strive for student engagement by offering hands-on experiences that draw inspiration from the museum’s extensive collections. Our group tours and workshops are aligned to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Wisconsin Educator Standards and are designed to meet the needs of your class.
Adventures at The Mining & Rollo Jamison Museums
Workshops
Camps
Adventures at Your School
Virtual School Field Trip
This new experience for students in the Fourth Grade and higher includes a 25-minute video tour of the Bevans Lead Mine together with an introductory presentation, a fully illustrated glossary of vocabulary, encyclopedic "The Rest of the Story" book of chapters, and lots of optional fun hands-on exercises. Contact us for rates and access to this password-protected complete curriculum.
Education Outreach Programs in Your Classroom
Our educators have a wonderful portfolio of outreach programs that they bring to your K-12 classroom. Browse the list programs below. Contact us for rates and to schedule a visit to your school!
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HOURS
Book your self-guided two-hour museum tours and train ride (weather permitting) here.
HOURS:
Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | July 1 - October 31
405 East Main Street, P.O. Box 780 Platteville, WI 53818
(608) 348-3301