Cave House Museum of Mining and Geology

Cave House Museum of Mining and Geology A non-profit museum to showcase mining and geology. Then in 2004 the Cave House was once again receiving visitors.
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The Cave House Museum of Mining and Geology tells the story of how Howe Caverns got it start and deals with its history as a tourist attraction as well as a ajor cement quarry. Orginally constructed in 1865 as a hotel for guests visiting the now world famous Howe Caverns, the Cave House was later used as offices for the various cement companies operating the Howe Caverns quarry. Abandoned in 1976

by the cement companies and damaged by a tornado in 1989, the Cave House sat in the quarry facing time and the elements. Members of Cobleskill Stone Products, the most recent company to purchase and use the quarry, began renovating the old building. Getting a new roof, windows, doors, and walls the Cave House was ready for the public. In 2007 the doors to the Cave House were once again open to the public and for the first time in almost 100 years visitors could see the natural entrance to Lester Howe's famous cave. The building is in the midst of a multi-million dollar renovation that will attempt to fully restore the building with interactive displays and the re-opening of the natural entrance to the public. Being that the Cave House Museum of Mining and Geology is a non-profit organization we rely soley on the donations of our visitors. If you have scheduled a lantern tour at Howe Caverns coming here before or after your caverns tour will complete the story of the world famous caverns.

06/11/2026

Sunday, 6/14/2026 at 2 PM, Professor Steven Schimmrich will talk about the Geology and the Mining Industry of Rosendale”, an early and contemporaneous industry with that of the Howes Cave underground natural cement mine in the late 1800s!

Lots of elementary school students visiting the cave this week! Happy !
06/05/2026

Lots of elementary school students visiting the cave this week! Happy !

Welcome to the cave, Valleyview Elementary from Oneonta, New York!
We hope your curiosity grows and learning becomes a great adventure. We’re excited to have you here! 🫶🏼❤️

Looks like a photo of an old roof collapse section in Howes Cave!
06/05/2026

Looks like a photo of an old roof collapse section in Howes Cave!

A throwback from The Archives! Cave exploration in the early 1900s, right around where our Rocky Mountain rock formation is today. Imagine venturing into the unknown with only lantern light to guide the way. Would you have been brave enough to explore it?

Thank you for your consideration of Howes Cave during ! We hope to see you at one of our 4 Open House Events on the 2n...
06/05/2026

Thank you for your consideration of Howes Cave during ! We hope to see you at one of our 4 Open House Events on the 2nd Sunday of each Summer Month! Please check back on our page for Events Scheduling!

Our 1st Open House is Sunday, June 14th from Noon until 4 PM. Professor Steven Schimmrich of SUNY Ulster, will talk about “The Geology and History of the Rosendale Mining Industry”. This presentation will informative, yet entertaining! The Rosendale mines were a precursor to the natural cement mining industry in Howes Cave, New York.







Cave Week is here and we are excited to bring you educational content pertaining to caves and karst. We encourage you to participate to spread the word and awareness about the importance of caves and karst resources 🦇

Groundwater and Karst Aquifers! National Cave and Karst Research InstituteNational Speleological Society
06/05/2026

Groundwater and Karst Aquifers!






National Cave and Karst Research Institute
National Speleological Society

Do you live in a karst area? Let us know by sharing what state or country you live in 🌎

Remember not to backfill sinkholes! They are the livelyhood of caves!
06/05/2026

Remember not to backfill sinkholes! They are the livelyhood of caves!



Hidden River Cave in Horse Cave, KY was once one of the most polluted caves in the world. After years of dumping into sinkholes and the results ended up with a heavily polluted cave stream affecting all of those in the groundwater basin. It is important that we properly dispose our trash and have the best management practices when it comes to harsh chemicals. Read more about Hidden River Cave's recovery in the link provided below.

https://hiddenrivercave.com/hidden-river-cave-history/

06/05/2026

Cave Critters!
Bats are the most common animal in Howes Cave. On display in our museum is a snake skeleton that was found by one of the SUNY Cobleskill wildlife classes. Stop by on Sunday, June 14th from Noon until 4 PM to see our collection of bats skeletons, the infamous snake skeleton, and more!


06/05/2026

Celebrate Cave Week with Your Community! 🦇🧗‍♂️

Ever wondered what secrets lie just beneath our feet? Caves are sensitive underground ecosystems, historical time capsules, and stunning natural wonders.

This week, we are celebrating the incredible world of caves and the amazing community that studies, explores and protects caves. If you’ve ever wanted to explore the subterranean world safely and responsibly, there’s no better place to start than with the National Speleological Society (NSS). To find your nearest caving club or grotto go to caves.org

Bats in honor of Bat Conservation International
06/04/2026

Bats in honor of
Bat Conservation International

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Howes Cave, NY
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