Mining in Michigan Gallery A towering mine headframe of timber and a massive piece of float copper mark the entrance to the Mining in Michigan Gallery. Beyond are exhibits about copper and iron mining, life in Michigan's Upper Peninsula mining communities and the state's other mineral resources. Tour the mining gallery.
The mission of the Department of History, Arts and Libraries
is to enrich quality of life and strengthen the economy by providing access to information, preserving and promoting Michigan's heritage, and fostering cultural creativity.