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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.

 
CURRENT PRICES:
ADULT (13-64) $10.00
SENIOR (65+) $9.50
MILITARY   $9.00
CHILDREN (3-12) $7.50
  UNDER 3 FREE

Group Rates are available for schools, motor coaches and civic groups of 20 or more (based on advance reservations).

"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

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

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