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Location
Visitor tip
Request a personal tour from the owner/curator to learn detailed stories about coal mining history and the Aldrich family - reviewers consistently praised the owner's knowledge and passion for sharing these insights
Visitor tip
Look for the museum sign carefully or use GPS to confirm location before arriving, as the attraction is not prominently marked and can be easily missed
Visitor tip
Visit with family groups or school groups - the museum is particularly engaging for multiple generations, and reviewers noted children enjoyed exploring the company store and mine exhibits
Quick Facts
- Type
- Coal Mine History Museum
- Key Attraction
- Life-sized replica slope shaft mine tunnel walk-through
- Admission
- $5 adults, $3 children over 12
- Notable Feature
- First coal mine in Alabama, family-owned and operated
What visitors say
Very knowledgeable ladies. They took great care of us and let us explore all nooks and cranies. Tons of history and memorabilia. Please support this family as they preserve all the history of this coal mine amongst other great antiques.
I had no idea that the first coal mine in Alabama was in Montevallo. This museum provides an interesting look into what coal mining was like in Aldrich. Lots of neat artifacts along with everyday period items. There's even a life-sized…
I have been there on a couple of occasions. Once, I was bringing my nephews and recently I brought my granddaughters. They all seemed to enjoy the old company store and the mine exhibit. There is some cool memorabilia. The owner…
From 23 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- The museum features a life-sized replica of a slope shaft mine tunnel that visitors can walk through, providing an immersive experience of what coal mining was like
- Alabama's first coal mine was located in Montevallo, and this museum preserves the history of the Aldrich coal mining operation
- The museum is family-owned and operated by its curator/owner who provides personal tours and has extensive knowledge of the mine's history and the families involved
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