Cave House Museum of Mining & Technology, Working Stone Quarry

Welcome to Howe Caverns... We are open every day 9AM to 5PM. WEATHER ADVISORY PLEASE TAKE NOTICE... BEGINNING FRIDAY MAR. 12 EXTENDING THROUGH SUNDAY MAR. 14, HEAVY RAIN IS PREDICTED FOR OUR AREA ALONG WITH MELTING SNOW... BOTH OFTHESES CONDITIONS MAY FORCE US TO EITHER CLOSE OUR BOAT RIDE OR CLOSE THE CAVERNS COMPLETELY. PLEASE CALL AHEAD AT 518-296-8900 OR WATCH THIS SCROLL FOR UPDATES. WE ARE AT NATURE'S WHIM AND HAVE NO CONTROL OVER THE SITUATION....GO UNDERGROUND... the temperature is always 52 degrees, the warmest place to be in New York this time of the year! Our guided tours take one hour and twenty minutes. After your tour try out our gemstone mining and geode cutting. Stop in our Sweet Shop for our homemade fudge, truffles and a cup of Starbucks coffee. Our Cafe is closed this time of year, however, we have snacks, hot dogs and nachos. We have quite a collection of souvenirs and gifts in our Gift Shop. Stay overnight at our motel.

The Cave House Museum Gemstone Mining Road Biking Hiking Dining Gift Shop Nearby Attractions Sign up for our Email Newsletter For Email Marketing you can trust	The Cave House Museum of Mining & Geology - A New Attraction Reopened Housed in the former Cave House – a hotel built of cut limestone circa 1872 - located next to the original entrance to the cave – the Cave House Museum of Mining & Geology gives visitors two very different looks at the natural world. The museum tells the story of Lester Howe's early tours and showcases the role the cave has played in the history of the region through photographs, documents, including exhibits and artifacts, as well as classrooms for guest lecturers. Exhibits also show the importance and effect that the cement industry has had on Howes Cave the community, the caverns, and the Cave House Hotel over the years. In the museum you will find an interactive rock and mineral display where a few select specimens can not only be seen, but can be touched to learn some of their important qualities. There is a static display of bats and other local insects and wildlife including a five thousand year old rattlesnake skeleton found in the cave. The museum also highlights the important work that is now underway in the reclamation of a major section of the cave (not seen in more than 100 years) that will rejoin the Howe Caverns Visitors Center to Lester Howe's original cave entrance. The Cave House Museum of Mining & Geology is in the very beginning phase of its development and will eventually become an interactive showcase of the past, present, and future of our nation's geologic resources, how they interact with humankind, and their responsible industrial development. By serving the general public, the mining industry, and geology enthusiasts, future generations will continue to appreciate the value of the world's natural resources as important educational, recreational, and industrial assets The community of Howes Cave along with Howe Caverns and now The Cave House Museum of Mining & Geology are unique settings offering numerous educational opportunities to explore the natural world and human interaction with it. Surrounded by a working stone quarry, The Cave House Museum of Mining & Geology will eventually become a combined science center and interactive museum - an educational attraction for students of all ages, families, and the general public. Come and visit The Cave House Museum of Mining & Geology and see what was the past and learn about what is to come = a working stone quarry and how one day the public will travel through portions of the cave not seen in over a century. Hours: Sat & Sun Noon - 5pm, Memorial Day - June 30, September 2 - Columbus Day. Fri, Sat, Sun Noon - 5pm, July 1-Labor Day. Admission: FREE The Museum is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization, holding a Provisional Charter with the New York State Education Department (State Museum) *DONATIONS ALWAYS APPRECIATED* Group Visitation: The Cave House Museum welcomes small groups (maximum 35 people) such as historical societies, educational groups, senior groups, scouts, etc. to visit with their organization for a special presentation provided by a Cave House director and/or curator. Please call in advance to schedule your visit. Gift Shop: The Museum Gift Shop has a variety of items to offer featuring products related to stone from around the world. Museum location and mailing address: The Cave House Museumm of Mining & Geology 139 Blowing Rock Road PO Box 700 Howes Cave, NY 12092 518-296-8800 CURRENTLY UNDER RESTORATION	Built in 1872, the Cave House was the main entrance building to the cave and housed dining rooms and guest rooms. For the first time in more than a century, the public can visit the restored Cave House Hotel.