Quincy Mine - Quincy Mine Hoist Association

Discover a Company that Helped Build our Nation

Learn the Heritage of the Copper Country

Experience Quincy Mine!

Quincy Mine is nestled in the quiet town of Hancock, Michigan. The Quincy Mining Company was one of the largest producers of copper within this area’s world renowned mining district. Operating underground from 1846 to 1945, the Quincy Mine produced nearly one billion pounds of copper that fueled the industrialization of our nation.

Now a Heritage Site of Keweenaw National Historical Park and a National Historic Landmark, the industrial landscape is open to the public for discovery and unique learning experiences. Guided interpretive tours provide guests an opportunity to go over 360 feet underground, surrounded by areas worked by Quincy’s miners in the 1860s. Self-guided landscape tours are available free-of-charge for those short on time.

Discover the history that created companies, communities, and a unique Keweenaw culture!

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Gift Shop Hours:

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November – April

Daily 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

May – October

Daily 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

(Hours may vary due to inclement conditions)

Mailing Address:

49750 US Hwy 41, Hancock, MI, 49930

Phone:

(906) 482-3101

Email:

info@quincymine.com

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Quincy Mine

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Sandra Brown

2 days ago

Did the guided tour here. $40 for adults, $20 for veterans.

Denise Haerr

2 days ago

Believe every positive review. This was an unforgettable experience for us. We've been on an open pit copper mine tour but this guided interpretive tour, which allowed us an opportunity to go over 360 feet underground surrounded by areas worked by Quincy’s miners in the 1860s, was like nothing else. Our leader, Kyle, was absolutely incredible. As a 4th year geology student at Michigan Tech, and a professional prospector, he really knew his stuff. For 2½ hours we were spellbound. I wish I could give more the 5 stars.

Yogi D

3 days ago

Great tour, knowledgeable guide Keely, interesting history to be both proud of and feel angry about. No doubt the Keweenaw peninsula mines supported the industrialization of not only the US but also a lot of Europe.

tom obermayr

3 days ago

What an excellent tour, well worth the price. Our guide, a younger gentleman, was very knowledgeable and did an excellent job, would highly recommend this tour

Greg Rubenson

1 month ago

I’ve fallen in love with the Keewenaw over the last couple of years while my daughter is there for school. We’ve done a lot of the nature based things that are spectacular and have driven by Quincy multiple times on the way to them. This trip was our first chance to do the tour and it was beyond what I was expecting. Our tour guide was deeply knowledgeable and answered every question with great detail. The surface artifacts (especially the hoist) were unique, interesting and intact enough to give a real feel for their history. The centerpiece though, was the tour of the mine itself. A full hour of living history that provided a deep connection to the people and area we’ve been enjoying that went by way faster than you’d expect.

We finished the day off by heading to the Cliff mine tailings piles which are close by where we found some copper of our own and provide another unique connection.

I’d recommend this tour to anybody/any age but I’d especially recommend it to families of new MTU students as a starting point to understanding the area and why it is so special for the engineering/ science community.

Brenda Betancourt

3 months ago

This was one of the most meaningful experiences of our trip. Our guide was incredibly friendly, passionate, and knowledgeable, making the history of Quincy Mine come alive from beginning to end.
What impressed us the most was how the tour encouraged us to reflect on the harsh realities the miners faced every day. It wasn’t just about learning historical facts—it was about understanding the courage, resilience, and sacrifices of the people who risked their lives deep underground to support their families. That perspective made the experience truly unforgettable.
If you want to understand the history of the Copper Country and the people who built this region, this tour is a must. We left with a deep appreciation for the miners and for everyone who works so hard to preserve and share this important history.
Thank you for such an educational, moving, and memorable experience. Highly recommended!

A Johnson

3 months ago

Great tour! Our guide shared a lot of history about the mine, business, people, and community. He kept the interest of my kids over the course kf the whole tour. The temperature change felt great on a hot afternoon. There were some great pieces of copper available in the goft shop as well.

Theresa Cullen

3 months ago

This mine tour was the best one I have toured . The cog tram down to the mine was very cool, the tour was so informative and we went deep in to the mine (for about an hr). I lived in the area during college and it took over 30 years for me to experience this tour just a few miles from my college house. I recommend this tour to anyone traveling in the area or for anyone that wants to know more about the copper mining boom.

Karen Schoenfelder

3 months ago

I booked this tour because my husband is an engineer and I knew he would enjoy it. What I didn’t expect is that I would enjoy it just as much as he did! This tour was way more interesting than I thought it would be. I was fascinated by the history and the equipment they used. I came away with a whole new respect for the men who worked in the mines and the horrific conditions they endured. It was a dangerous job with long hours and little pay. I enjoyed walking into the mine and getting a feeling for how deep it went. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone, even if you think you wouldn’t get much out of it. You will! Our tour guide Kaylee was also very good. So glad I didn’t miss this experience.

Kurt Leuthold

6 months ago

It was a cold winter day yet there were about 30 people on the tour. Our tour guides presentation was outstanding - very knowledgable, clear, and friendly. The place is amazing and I highly recommend the tour.

Zachary Fryer

7 months ago

This is an extremely well preserved copper mine site. There are two main parts: the surface works, and a small part of the underground mine that you can visit on paid tours. The surface works are among the largest that were ever built in the Keweenaw, and are intact to an amazing degree. The shaft house is a prominent landmark for 20 miles around.

The underground tour takes you in via a later added adit (horizontal tunnel) and shows you just a peak at the mine, but it's interesting and easier than the other underground tours in this area.

You could enjoy a visit of just 5-10 minutes at the surface, or spend several hours here seeing everything. 5/5 highly recommended.

Amy Hjerstedt

9 months ago

We visited during winter break and loved it. My sons, 17 and 13, enjoyed the tour and we learned a lot about the hardship of miners and how the copper businesses exploited labor. Our tour guide Brook did a phenomenal job keeping our attention and informing us of the history.

Kathryn Summersett

9 months ago

My family really enjoyed this tour. We did it in December, so the first half took place in the big pump house, and then we all drove by car through Hancock to a short hike through the snow to the mine entrance. I would advise to dress warmer than you think you need to, (layers and a neck scarf) and wear waterproof boots, as the ground inside mine is wet with puddles. You are required to wear hard hats, so if you have a warm winter hat, make sure it is thin enough to fit underneath.

Sarah Baughman

10 months ago

Not feeling these Keweenaw Winter temps?? Go on a mine tour, duh! Went on a tour with Brooke and had such an awesome time. She’s super knowledgeable and so friendly. Brooke provided a fascinating tour and an awesome peek into the history of the Quincy. Absolutely recommend 🙂

John R Benson Jr

10 months ago

Visited the Gift Shop...
The Staff were very Friendly and Helpful!...🙂

Lisa Spencer

10 months ago

Excellent interactive winter tour with family. We took this tour about 10 years ago and needed a refresher this past weekend (November 29th). We started the tour in the hoist building and then drove our vehicles down to the trail leading to the mine entrance. While there was snow/ice on the trail, it was a nice walk in our hiking boots. Then we walked about 2000 feet into the mine learning lots of cool facts. We were able to see what mine life was like in the late 1800s and 1900s when Copper mining in the Keweenaw boomed. Our guide was great with answering questions and providing a lot of opportunities to keep us engaged. We then drove back up to the gift shop to purchase some souvenirs.

Khang Nguyễn Minh

10 months ago

This Friday I and my friend’s family visited this place. Quincy Cave not just only gave me the vibes of the former miners but also taught me the history and the stories left behind! I would love to share this story to everyone I meet!

Jeff Rozema

11 months ago

We had a great time with our family touring the grounds and tourist areas of the mine. The guided tour was very informative; ask lots of questions! I wish we could really see what they were looking for still in the mine walls!
After hearing the mine is 9000 feet deep, it is almost disappointing to only get to go 300 feet deep (though everything else is flooded). It is hard to imagine the true scale of what was happening.
Cool place. Worth a visit.

Melissa

12 months ago

Great experience! Our tour guide was very educational! He was very interactive with the group and had a great personality. Above ground was very interesting and underground was eye opening. Tour takes about 2 1/2 hours total. Wearing a thick hoodie or a jacket is ideal because it’s around 40ish degrees down there and dark. The gift shop is nice BUT the mineral museum has better options for rocks/minerals.

Roxanne K

12 months ago

Well worth the trip
They offer much more than we could do but we walked the grounds. Many ruins that were soo interesting. Just us, no other people. It was free. Easy to walk.
Train cars, buildings, all kinds of old mining things used back in the day for the process. My husband took more pictures than I did, I was just enjoying the area.
Great gift shop where we purchased a great flash lite for hunting up perlite stones. (good price, cheaper than Amazon, same flashlite)
I would go back…

Experience Quincy Mine!

Gift Shop Hours:

Contact Us:

Daily 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Daily 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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