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Want a Unique Summer Experience? Try Mystic Mines!

Mine for gems, crystals, stones, fossils, and more

June 22, 2022

Need a fun summer vacation idea for your kids? How about gemstone mining at Mystic Mines!  Mine for gems, crystals, stones, fossils, and more!  The hands-on experience of discovering buried treasures like gemstones, crystals, fossils, and shark teeth is a fun and educational activity for kids of all ages.  

Located in Bradenton’s Village of the Arts, Mystic Mines is the area’s largest Gemstone Mining Adventure.  All of the action takes place at our 40’ Gem Mine Flume where you’ll be given a bucket filled with all kinds of treasures …  as the dirt washes away the gemstones and fossils will be revealed.  You never know what you might find! 

You will be playing in water and dirt, so we suggest that you wear old clothes and don’t forget your camera.  It truly is a unique experience that is fun for all ages! 

We have three bucket sizes at varying prices: $15, $25 and $40.

Hours: 

Monday - Friday: 12PM - 4PM

Saturday: 11AM - 4PM

Walk-ins are always welcome. 


Mystic Mines Gemstone Mining is located at: 1017 12th Avenue W Bradenton, FL 34205.  Contact them via telephone at 941-744-2424



CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING WHO BOTH WON A $25 MINING BUCKET:

* AMANDA HINEY

* JENNIFER LEWIS-VIZUETE