Underhill Museum

The Underhill Museum preserves the Victorian home and office of Dr. James Underhill — a mining engineer and U.S. Deputy Mineral Surveyor — exactly as it was when he and his wife Lucy lived there from 1912 to 1963, complete with his collection of rocks, minerals, historic photos, and a bank-style vault you can step inside. Run by the Idaho Springs Historical Society on a $2 suggested donation, it's one of the most genuinely quirky and personal small museums along I-70.

The move: Spend an hour wandering the preserved rooms of the Underhill house — peeking into the twin front doors (one for business, one for social calls), handling the mineral specimens, and ducking into the walk-in vault — then stroll the restored Victorian garden out back before grabbing a meal on Miner Street.

📍 Idaho Springs
💸 $
⚡ Up for anything
🌗 Indoors

Where: 1414 Miner St, Idaho Springs, CO 80452

Hours: Mined 2026-06-07 — confirm current hours before you go.

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Verified 2026-06-07.