Strataca
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Venture into the Depths of Strataca
Located 650 feet underground, Strataca offers an immersive look into an active salt mine.
Founded in 2007, it showcases the region's salt mining history with authentic relics and guided tours. Key features include the Salt Mine Express train ride, which takes visitors through raw mining areas from over 50 years ago, alongside a unique gallery of movie costumes and memorabilia. The architecture consists of vast underground chambers carved from Permian sea salt, creating a cooler environment perfect for exploration.
Unforgettable Highlights
🚂 Salt Mine Express: A guided train ride through the historic mine.
🎥 Movie Costume Gallery: An exhibit featuring genuine film costumes.
🧂 SALT SAFARI Tour: An exclusive, limited-capacity guided adventure through unique salt formations.
Accessibility is paid, making it a worthwhile visit for families, history buffs, and curious travelers.
Interesting Facts about Natural History Museum Strataca
Active Mine
Strataca operates as an active salt mine, providing real-time insights into salt extraction.
Unique Tours
The SALT SAFARI tour offers access to areas not typically open to the public.
Movie Connections
The museum features an exhibit of authentic movie costumes and memorabilia.
Location
Stay Near Strataca Best Hotels
Address
View map3650 East Avenue G
Opening Hours
Friday:
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Monday:
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Sunday:
12:00 PM–5:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Tuesday:
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Contact Information
Price
Adults: $15, Children 4-12: $10, 3 and under: Free.
Average Visit Duration
Duration: About 2-3 hours.
Best Time to Visit
Weekday mornings (10:00 AM–12:00 PM) are ideal. Weekends can be more crowded.