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    Hours:

    Open 9am - 5pm daily year 'round. Last cave entry at 4pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Day

    Driving Directions:

    From Mount Horeb Welcome Center, head west onto E Main St. Continue to follow the road straight for almost 4 miles. Then turn right onto Cave of the Mounds Rd. The destination will be on your left.

    About Us

    Discover Buried Treasure - Discover Fun! Self-paced Cave tours follow paved & lighted walkways. 5 Minutes From Mt. Horeb. Gemstone & fossil mining, nature trails, Rock & Fossil shop!

    Events

    Shark Week
    • During Shark Week, guests can participate in a fun activity: collecting real fossilized shark teeth throughout the tour.
    • Wednesday Feb 5, 2025
    Shark Week
    • During Shark Week, guests can participate in a fun activity: collecting real fossilized shark teeth throughout the tour.
    • Thursday Feb 6, 2025
    Shark Week
    • During Shark Week, guests can participate in a fun activity: collecting real fossilized shark teeth throughout the tour.
    • Friday Feb 7, 2025
    Black Light & Brew
    Black Light & Brew
    Black Light & Brews
    Shark Week
    • During Shark Week, guests can participate in a fun activity: collecting real fossilized shark teeth throughout the tour.
    • Saturday Feb 8, 2025
    Guided Black Light Tour
    Mission Ordovician
    • As part of the celebration, guests can enjoy hands-on activities such as fossil hunts for just $2 per bag, guided tours highlighting Ordovician Era
    • Sunday Feb 9, 2025
    Guided Fossil Tour
    • Walk through what used to be an ancient ocean and look for fossils older than the dinosaurs. In a limestone cave, there are many fossils to see. Learn from our ...
    • Sunday Feb 9, 2025
    Mission Ordovician
    • As part of the celebration, guests can enjoy hands-on activities such as fossil hunts for just $2 per bag, guided tours highlighting Ordovician Era
    • Monday Feb 10, 2025
    Mission Ordovician
    • As part of the celebration, guests can enjoy hands-on activities such as fossil hunts for just $2 per bag, guided tours highlighting Ordovician Era
    • Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
    Mission Ordovician
    • As part of the celebration, guests can enjoy hands-on activities such as fossil hunts for just $2 per bag, guided tours highlighting Ordovician Era
    • Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
    Mission Ordovician
    • As part of the celebration, guests can enjoy hands-on activities such as fossil hunts for just $2 per bag, guided tours highlighting Ordovician Era
    • Thursday Feb 13, 2025
    Mission Ordovician
    • As part of the celebration, guests can enjoy hands-on activities such as fossil hunts for just $2 per bag, guided tours highlighting Ordovician Era
    • Friday Feb 14, 2025
    Black Light & Brew
    Black Light & Brews
    Mission Ordovician
    • As part of the celebration, guests can enjoy hands-on activities such as fossil hunts for just $2 per bag, guided tours highlighting Ordovician Era
    • Saturday Feb 15, 2025
    Love on the Rocks
    • Celebrate LOVE underground with our popular Love on the Rocks at Cave of the Mounds! Join us for an enchanting evening in the cave, filled with LIVE MUSIC that ...
    • Saturday Feb 15, 2025
    Dino Week
    • Whether you’re a budding paleontologist or a lifelong dino fan, Dino Week is a roaring good time for all age!
    • Sunday Feb 16, 2025
    Guided Fossil Tour
    • Walk through what used to be an ancient ocean and look for fossils older than the dinosaurs. In a limestone cave, there are many fossils to see. Learn from our ...
    • Sunday Feb 16, 2025
    Dino Week
    • Whether you’re a budding paleontologist or a lifelong dino fan, Dino Week is a roaring good time for all age!
    • Monday Feb 17, 2025
    Dino Week
    • Whether you’re a budding paleontologist or a lifelong dino fan, Dino Week is a roaring good time for all age!
    • Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
    Dino Week
    • Whether you’re a budding paleontologist or a lifelong dino fan, Dino Week is a roaring good time for all age!
    • Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
    Dino Week
    • Whether you’re a budding paleontologist or a lifelong dino fan, Dino Week is a roaring good time for all age!
    • Thursday Feb 20, 2025
    Dino Week
    • Whether you’re a budding paleontologist or a lifelong dino fan, Dino Week is a roaring good time for all age!
    • Friday Feb 21, 2025
    Black Light & Brew
    Black Light & Brews
    Dino Week
    • Whether you’re a budding paleontologist or a lifelong dino fan, Dino Week is a roaring good time for all age!
    • Saturday Feb 22, 2025
    Guided Black Light Tour
    Guided Fossil Tour
    • Walk through what used to be an ancient ocean and look for fossils older than the dinosaurs. In a limestone cave, there are many fossils to see. Learn from our ...
    • Sunday Feb 23, 2025
    Black Light & Brew
    Black Light & Brews
    Guided Black Light Tour
    Guided Lantern Tour
    Black Light & Brews
    Black Light & Brew
    Guided Black Light Tour
    Black Light & Brew
    Black Light & Brews
    St. Patty's Celebration
    Guided Lantern Tour
    Black Light & Brew
    Black Light & Brews
    Guided Black Light Tour
    Guided Lantern Tour
    Black Light & Brew
    Black Light & Brews
    Guided Black Light Tour
    Nature Sound Immersion: A Journey of Harmony
    Black Light & Brew
    Black Light & Brews

    Rep/Contact Info

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    Tate Phillip
    Assistant General Manager