Explore Wallace

Wallace is a good place to build a family outing around one story rather than trying to visit every attraction: mining, rail travel, or the region’s forest history. The museum and tour listings below help you choose a town-based visit, while the trail listings require a separate outdoor plan.

Allow time for the underground tour

Sierra Silver Mine Tour combines a narrated trolley ride through Wallace with a guided visit inside a real mine. The operator lists a tour length of about 75 minutes and recommends a light jacket for the approximately 50-degree interior. That makes it a different commitment from dropping into a museum for a quick look.

The ticket office is at 509 Cedar Street. The published season runs May through mid-October, with shorter hours in the shoulder months; confirm the day’s departures before arriving. If anyone is uncomfortable underground, discuss the tour with the operator first and consider the town’s museum options instead.

Choose a museum or a trail to match your day

The Wallace District Mining Museum and Northern Pacific Railroad Depot Museum focus on different parts of local history. Choose the subject that interests your children, then check that museum’s own hours. A mine-tour ticket should not be assumed to include separate museums.

Pulaski Tunnel Trail and Settler’s Grove are outdoor destinations, not extensions of the downtown museum walk. Open the relevant listing for the trailhead and access details, allow travel time, and check forest conditions before setting out. Pick one outdoor destination with enough daylight for the return rather than adding it as an unplanned final stop.

Researched September 8, 2026: Sierra Silver Mine Tour visitor information. Separate museum and trail details are linked below.