| Descend slowly
into the earth in a mine car as you enter the
old Slope #190. Watch the sky slowly
disappear. Soon you’ve reached “the foot”. Then explore 300
feet beneath the earth through an anthracite coal mine originally opened
in 1860. Accompany a miner in the winding underground gangways and
rock tunnel past three different veins of hard coal, past the mule boy and
the nipper, past the monkey vein and the dead chute. Listen as he explains
the fascinating methods used, and the heroic efforts involved, in deep
mining’s history.
The
Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour is open from April 1st through
November 30th and is closed only on Thanksgiving Day. The
box office opens at 10:00 AM and tours are scheduled on demand, usually 28 to a car.
While waiting for your tour you can watch our introductory video about mining in our theater that is located in the interpretive center where the tickets for the tour are sold.
Just ask
at the box office for the next available tour. The last tour leaves between 3:00 and 3:30 and you must arrive no later than 3:00 to be scheduled for the final tour of the day.
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| CURRENT
PRICES: |
| ADULT |
(13-64) |
$10.00 |
| SENIOR |
(65+) |
$9.50 |
| MILITARY |
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$9.00 |
| CHILDREN |
(3-12) |
$7.50 |
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UNDER
3 |
FREE |
Group Rates are
available for schools, motor coaches and civic groups of 20 or
more (based on advance reservations).
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"A
wonderful, informative experience.”
Sister Mary Helen
Philadelphia, PA “Fantastic
tour, best in the U.S.”
Jim & Vera Hays
Pittsburgh, PA
“Exciting,
good, great”
Sayaka
Shirai
Osaka Japan
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Quick Facts
The
temperature in the mine is 53° year round. Comfortable
shoes and clothing are recommended. A light jacket can be
borrowed
for anyone who has not brought their own.
The descent down the slope takes 3-4 minutes. The
walking portion of the tour
is approximately a 1/2 mile and
lasts one hour.
The mine is
handicapped accessible with some restrictions. A handout has
been prepared for the hearing impaired who are not accompanied by
an interpreter. Please call or e-mail for specific limitations on
accessibility.
Coal Mine Links
Overview | Directions
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