Children's Museums

Anthracite Heritage Museum

Name: Anthracite Heritage Museum
Address: 22 Bald Mountain Rd, Scranton, PA 18504, Scranton, PA, US
Telephone: (570) 963-4804
Rating: 4.7

★★★★☆ 4.7 (179 reviews)

📍 22 Bald Mountain Rd, Scranton, PA 18504

📞 (570) 963-4804

🌐 www.anthracitemuseum.org

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🕐 Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	10 AM–4 PM
Thursday	10 AM–4 PM
Friday	10 AM–4 PM
Saturday	10 AM–4 PM
Sunday	10 AM–4 PM

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About Anthracite Heritage Museum

Exhibits depicting life in the mines. History museum with exhibits showcasing life in the area's once-prolific mines, mills & factories. The museum features four massive stone blast furnaces known as the Scranton Iron Furnaces, which are prominent historical industrial artifacts from the region's manufacturing era. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 179 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Natural History Museum
Location: McDade Park, Scranton, Pennsylvania
Focus: Hard coal mining history and immigrant culture of northeastern Pennsylvania
Hours: Wednesdays-Sundays, 10AM-4PM
Highlights: Scranton Iron Furnaces, cultural events throughout the year

💡 Did You Know?

⭐The museum features four massive stone blast furnaces known as the Scranton Iron Furnaces, which are prominent historical industrial artifacts from the region's manufacturing era
⭐The museum documents the immigrant culture of northeastern Pennsylvania alongside hard coal mining history, providing a multi-faceted view of the region's industrial heritage
🏛️The museum is located near Steamtown National Historic Site in McDade Park, positioning it as part of a larger historical tourism corridor in Scranton

💬 What Visitors Say

💬Use the main entrance on the building's front side rather than the cellar door—Google Maps may direct you to the wrong entrance. Allow extra time to locate the correct entry point.
💬Plan to spend 1-2 hours exploring the exhibits, including the four massive Scranton Iron Furnaces and machinery displays. The silk-making machines and industrial equipment are highlighted visitor favorites.
🕐Visit Wednesday-Sunday 10AM-4PM, with weekday mornings (Wednesday-Friday) likely offering smaller crowds for a more focused experience with museum staff.
💡Check ahead before visiting special events to confirm timing and content focus. Review event descriptions carefully to ensure presentations match your specific interests in local mining or industrial history.
💡Pair your visit with nearby Steamtown National Historic Site to maximize your time learning about the region's industrial and transportation heritage in one trip.