THE MISSION OF THE MINING & ROLLO JAMISON MUSEUMS IS TO CONTINUE IN THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE IN THE AREAS OF REGIONAL AND MINING HISTORY. TO ACHIEVE THAT PURPOSE, THE MUSEUMS ARE COMMISSIONED TO BE A CUSTODIAN OF THE PAST; TO INTERPRET THE RICH LEAD AND ZINC MINING HERITAGE OF THE REGION; AS WELL AS TO PRESERVE, INTERPRET, AND DISPLAY THE ARTIFACTS THAT DEFINE SOUTHWEST WISCONSIN.