Stops Along The Turquoise Trail

Madrid Old Coal Town Museum

" What does Walt Disney, Trans World Airlines, Thomas Edison, David Bowie, Wild Hogs, the Chicago White Sox, the Manhattan Project and a Ghost Town all have in common?" Madrid, of course! Madrid Old Coal Town Museum has been an important attraction for over 50 years with exhibits and stories that brings its coal-mining town history to life. April-October Daily 11-4:30 pm, Winter hours - Saturday & Sunday. Admission $5 each, $3 Kids & Seniors.

Tags: Madrid, Museums, Educational, For Kids

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