Exhibition «The paths of money»

Name: Exposition «Les chemins de l'argent»
Start: 2022-09-18T10:00:00+02:00
End: 2022-09-18T18:00:00+02:00
Location: L'Aventure des Mines

With this exhibition, discover the life of silver metal from its formation in the veins to its transformation into coins.

Dimanche 18 septembre 2022, 10h00Passé

©ASEPAM

With this exhibition, discover the life of silver metal, from its formation in the veins to its transformation into coins.

The Caving Association for the Study and Protection of Ancient Mines promises a day full of discoveries and adventures.
Discover all aspects of the exploitation of money since the Middle Ages, in our exhibition «The paths of money» rich in archaeological objects and historical reconsitutions.
Throughout the day, educational and fun workshops will also be offered by the animators of the association: a great opportunity to learn more about archaeology and mineralogy!

À propos du lieu

L'Aventure des Mines

5 rue Kroeber Imlin, 68160 Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines

Haut-Rhin
Grand Est

For more than 30 years, the «Association Spéléologique pour l'Etude et la Protection des Anciens Mines» (ASEPAM) has been working to preserve and enhance the mining, geological and mineralogical heritage of the Val d'Argent. This mining history is traced in the permanent exhibition «Les Chemins de l'Argent» presented at L'Aventure des Mines, local of the association.
Throughout the year, the animators and volunteers of ASEPAM invite visitors to discover two silver mines: the Saint-Louis Eisenthür mine and the Gabe Gottes mine, two underground paths opened to exploitation in the sixteenth century and preserved as the miners abandoned them.
Special events are regularly organized (historical reconstruction in May, special Christmas visits...), in addition to the archaeological site taking place every year in July.