Quincy Mine - Quincy Mine Hoist Association

Quincy Mine with a fresh blanket of snow overlooking houghton and Hancock Michigan. — Explore Quincy in the Winter

Experience Quincy Mine!

Quincy Mine is nestled in the quiet town of Hancock, MI. Part of the Keweenaw National Historical Park, Quincy Mine offers guests the opportunity to step back in time to the copper boom that swept through the area starting in the early 1840s.

Enjoy the views overlooking Houghton and Hancock as you journey down the hillside on the Cog Tram to the entrance of level 7

Book your tour below!

Gift Shop Hours

Mid-May thru Nov 9
Daily 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Winter hours vary - Please call ahead
Our Address

49750 US Hwy 41, Hancock, MI 49930
Contact Info

(906) 482-3101
info@quincymine.com

Quincy Mine

4.8

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Kate Hall

11:33 04 Nov 24

I had a great time visiting the mine! It was very educational, the tour guide had no problem answering the groups questions and navigating the spaces. Definitely listen to the warnings on what to wear, that mine level was cold, and theres a constant breeze moving from in/out of the mine once the doors open, so it feels colder.

T S

14:34 03 Nov 24

The park area is open to explore the buildings. Good place for a quick stop to stretch your legs

Chelsea Kraus

20:29 28 Oct 24

I'll be honest, I wasn't as interested in coming here as my husband was but I ended up really enjoying it! The guides are super knowledgeable and helpful, even when it came to tricky questions. You can tell they really care about the history. The trolley has a beautiful view going up and back. The mine itself is kind of mind blowing. My favorite part was near the end of the tour where they show you how dark it really is inside and also how big the actual mine is! Great value to learn a lot of the really cool history of the state we live in. Highly recommend wearing shoes with some grip - it's not overly slippery but worn down tennis shoes were not the right choice for the slightly muddy/slick terrain.

Monica Scharlau

13:40 28 Oct 24

Love our tour guide! He made you feel what these men went through and walked us through the timeframe in which events happened. Very informative and educational.

Ailee Neumann

05:26 23 Oct 24

We came from Wisconsin and found this to be a core experience. There’s plenty of parking as well as a shop. There are bathrooms there too and I recommend going before the tour. If you get there early you can walk around the other areas that aren’t included in the tour. I highly suggest wearing warm clothes and good boots for the mine portion. I truly loved this experience . The staff was friendly and our guide was extremely knowledgeable and made our time with every second here!

Raghav Mathur

12:28 22 Oct 24

Incredible experience that I would highly recommend for everyone. Brooke gave us such an engaging and detailed tour of the mine and its history. I left with a new understanding of the history of mining in the UP and newfound appreciation for the work that the community does to keep that history alive.One note - the mine tour can feel a bit claustrophobic, but as long as you’re OK with the tunnels and dim light you’ll be fine! It’s totally worth doing the full tour - really a once in a lifetime experience.

Michael Adams

18:29 21 Oct 24

Our guide was absolutely amazing

Anna Bussewitz

15:56 21 Oct 24

Excellent tour! We visited the Quincy Mine on 10/20/24 and we had a wonderful time. Our tour guide Ben was a beautiful story teller. He was so knowledgeable and you can tell he LOVES his job. Such history on that property. The way he told the story made me feel like we were immersed in the time period. Grateful that we are not! The hard work, heartache and history of the minors who built this country was very much forefront on this tour. Again, Ben told a beautiful, knowledgeable story that really hit home. Thank you for a wonderful morning!Side note, wear thick socks, boots, jacket and gloves! It gets cold in the mines and my toes were definitely not prepared. I’m glad my husband had a pair of gloves for me to wear. So make sure you go prepared!

Kristy Kronquist

15:20 21 Oct 24

Wonderful tour and guide. The tour guide was VERY informative and really knew her history about the mine. I would highly recommend this tour. However because there is a lot of talking for any kids under the age of 5 it might be a little bit slow and long. My six year enjoyed it but she was getting a little antsy towards the end. I would highly recommend for anyone interested in history or geology.

Abby Theobald

13:19 21 Oct 24

The underground tour was really well done- informative, interesting, and experiential! Our kids enjoyed it as much as we did!

R G

12:55 15 Oct 24

Very informative tour guide. Learn something new every time I've gone.

Lisa Fenrich

20:45 12 Oct 24

Great tour and worth every penny! We learned a lot about this copper mine and the region.

Kimberly Snyder

19:03 11 Oct 24

Worth it for both locals and tourists. So much good information, I learned a lot! The tram ride up the hill in the fall colors was unparalleled. Guide Tom was a delightful, and a wealth of knowledge! I left with such a respect for the miners and their families. The new sculptures do them great justice.

Catherine Gleason

02:47 11 Oct 24

Excellent tour and tour guide. The executive director, Tom, was our guide as the regular guide was out sick. You could tell he is passionate about researching and preserving the history of this treasure for posterity. A must see if yiu are in the Keweenaw Peninsula. Keep up the great work!

Мария Б

01:09 10 Oct 24

This is a very interesting place! I recommend visiting. Buy a tour in advance on their official website. The tour consists of an interesting excursion lasting 2 hours and 15 minutes. The excursion is outdoors, in unheated rooms and inside the mine. So take warm clothes with you. The temperature inside the mine is about 43° F and the excursion inside the mine lasts about 1 hour and 15 minutes. So it is quite a cold place. Also wear comfortable, closed and safe shoes. Since the mine can be slippery, there are small puddles in places and there are stones on the road. If you go in the fall, it is definitely recommended to take warm clothes. Comb your hair and gather it in a ponytail if you have long hair, since you will need to wear a helmet for safety, and it is uncomfortable to wear it with loose hair. Arrive 10-15 minutes before the excursion to register and visit the toilet before the excursion. This is a very interesting tour and excursion, I was impressed! There is a restaurant across the street. And have souvenir shop. Many thanks to the city and the owners of this historical place for turning it into a museum. It helps to attract tourists and make the city lively, get funding. The people working there love their jobs. The tour guides are wonderful people. Thanks!!! I will not post many photos, because other users have already uploaded them before me and this is true. I will only add a few photos with interesting information. I wish everyone pleasant travels!

Karen Dilger

19:14 01 Oct 24

The mine tour was a spur of the moment purchase and we were glad we did it. My husband, especially, loved all the historical information and stories that were provided during the tour. Part of the tour is above ground and the other part underground. It was chilly underground as expected but we were prepared with extra jackets. It was approximately a 2000 ft. walk in and 2000 ft. back out on fairly level surface. I am 68 and had foot problems at the time, but I did okay so the tour is almost for anyone, old, young, or in between! Brook, our guide, was knowledgeable and you could tell she truly enjoyed leading the tours and we all benefited from that! Thank you Brook and the Quincy Mine Tours!

C Dougherty

20:11 16 Sep 24

They really do a good job helping visitors understand the history, equipment, and conditions for the miners. After touring the equipment that raised and lowered 13,000 feet of cable, you take a tram downhill and walk about 1/2 mile into the hill. The narration was excellent and wide ranging. Highly recommend.

Sandra Wilgus

23:20 15 Sep 24

Our guide was exceptional. He was so knowledgeable and made the tour so enjoyable.

Cindy&Jeff Onkka

21:53 15 Sep 24

We really enjoyed this tour! Very informative, lots of history, and it was cool (literally) going down into the mine to see and better understand the dangerous working conditions.

Debbie Hokenson

21:43 15 Sep 24

This tour is wonderful, our tour guide was awesome.