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North Star Mining Museum
North Star Mining Museum Review
Housed in the former North Star powerhouse, the North Star Mining Museum displays the 32-foot-high enclosed Pelton Water Wheel, said to be the largest ever built. It was used to power mining operations and was a forerunner of the modern turbines that generate hydroelectricity. Hands-on displays are geared to children. There's a picnic area nearby.
- Address: Empire and McCourtney Sts., north of Empire St. exit of Hwy. 49, Grass Valley, CA, 95945 | Map It
- Phone: 530/273-4255
- Cost: Donation requested
- Hours: May-mid-Oct., daily 10-5
- Location: Grass Valley
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