Anthracite Heritage Museum

22 Bald Mountain Rd, Scranton, PA 18504, USA

Address:	22 Bald Mountain Rd, Scranton, PA 18504, USA
Phone:	+1 570-963-4804
Site:	anthracitemuseum.org
Rating:	4.4
Working:	9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 12–5PM

Location

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Leaflet

Photos 100

Reviews 8

Mark Boeckel

I took my wife and kids here to learn about anthracite mining since my wife descends from anthracite miners. The museum has a lot of artifacts but it lacks a sense of continuity. Everything feels compartmentalized and displays are not connected to one another, so you basically learn about an aspect of coal mining or living in the coal region but not how it all fit together. We think they should reprogram the museum to follow events in peoples lives, but that might be difficult due to the artifacts that they have on hand. Either way, it wasnt as captivating as we hoped and we are history buffs. Plus, the cost to get in was high for what it was.

Kata Crea

I went in this museum with lower expectations and was positively surprised. Coal-mining was live and bread for the population in Scranton and surrounding areas. Here you learn about the history of immigrants coming there in hopes of a better live. Also of their struggles and how industrial revolution changed their lives. This museum is not to big nor to small and has a few of hands on exhibits. A nice flow through the open sections and you need no map to navigate. We learned something new and got great insides of people working around coal mining.

Joseph Levandoski

The staff couldnt have been nicer. The facility was bright, open, and inviting. Room after room brought the early days of Scranton and its environs to life. For those who forgot, or never understood why unions exist, the Anthracite Museum is a great reminder. I remain so proud that I come from such people. Each display is informative and moving. One of the better moments visiting my home town with my family. On leaving, we spied a sharp-shinned hawk perched in a tree just down the road, adding to this wonderful experience.

Jeremy Schultz

A nice niche museum with very friendly staff and an old style charm. Start the tour by watching a history video on the coal industry (which is actually a VHS tape) and then tour three themed exhibits to learn about the coal mining industry. A nice way to spend an hour instead of hoping to get a spot on the coal mine tour.

A Private User

The museum is truly informative and isnt just about coal--its about coming to America, being multi-ethnic, labor and politics and the American dream. Worth the trip and make sure to visit the mine and take the tour--the guides lived the life and it will open your eyes to what it meant to be a miner or a donkey boy.

Kelly D

There are nice displays and pictures in this museum detailing the history of this area and coal mining. My daughter really likes the fake saloon and church. They have a nice gift shop with a lot of coal mining and ethnic souvenirs.

nydia assaf

Great local museum. includes history of industrial revolution, immigration, the role of woman in WWII, awesome vintage machines and recreated rooms. definitely worth the visit!

Blake-Allen Hammacher

It was fun and I will go there again