The Smelter Experience
Smelter tours have been revamped this year and our Grand Opening is on June 13 & 14!
Come tour the oldest smelter from this period in the world at the Quincy Smelting Works!
Tours take place daily at 12 pm, 2:15 pm, and 4:30 pm from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Visitors will explore various buildings and machinery from the 1890s that played a major role in America becoming an industrial powerhouse. The hearths and furnaces may be cool, the buildings quiet and contemplative, but this is a chance to step back in time and see where nearly 1 billion pounds of copper was processed. You’ll learn about the final steps involved in moving copper from ore to finished product, which helped America grow from a largely agricultural nation to an industrial powerhouse. Much of the machinery from the 1890s and earlier is intact, including Corliss steam engines, as well as the casting wheel. The smelter was a major investment for Quincy, helping the company achieve its reputation as “Old Reliable” in the industry.
Preparing for Your Tour:
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- Complete waivers in advance!
- Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time and check in at the Quincy Smelting Works (on Hancock’s waterfront)
- Tours are approximately 1 hour
- Closed toe shoes recommended – you will be walking around an industrial site
- Only task trained Service Animals are permitted on guided tours
- $20 – Adult
- $15 – College Student/Veteran (ID Required at Check In)
- $15 – Youth (12-17 years)
- $10 – Youth (7-11 years)*
- Free – Active Duty (ID Required at Check In)
- *Youth 6 and under are free (no ticket needed)
