Discovered in 1939…

Rediscovered Daily

With rooms up to two stories tall and some of the oldest cave formations in the Midwest, Cave of the Mounds has a little something for everyone. Come experience the vibrant colors and alien shapes of the underground.

Plan Your Visit

Cost of Admission

Regular Tickets (13+) – $24.99

Children (4yrs – 12yrs) – $15.99 / Tots (3 and under) – FREE

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Tickets include entry to cave and interpretation. Free access to hiking trails and prairie, rock, and butterfly gardens.

Choose Your Adventure

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tours

Ever helped scientists hunt for fossils or journeyed into a cave with lanterns like the very first explorers? Want to see a cave glow in the dark as you shine a black light? Explore the cave in a different way each visit with our specialty cave tours.

Daily Tours

A fully lit cave awaits with a guide or guides interpreting all the interesting parts in each room. See the true color of the cave in this experience.

Duration: 45min – 1hr

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Blacklight Tours

All lights are off in this underground experience. Make the cave glow in the dark as you’re guided through with nothing but blacklights lighting your way.

Duration: 1hr

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Lantern Tours

Experience the cave as the first explorers did: in the dark, with lantern in hand. Gain a new perspective on the formations and history of the cave as you find your way as they did in 1939.

Duration: 1hr

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…and More!

Looking for even more fun? Check out everything we have to offer, above and below ground!

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Keys to the Cave members enjoy free, unlimited cave tours for a full calendar year. Open daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Available with the purchase of full priced admission.
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