LACKAWANNA COAL MINE TOUR

Explore 300 feet beneath the earth's surface through an anthracite coal mine in Scranton, PA, that originally opened in 1860. Follow your guide through the winding underground gangways and tunnels past three different veins of coal. Listen as they take you back in time and show you the day in the life of the area's workers that powered the Industrial Revolution.

Kids posing for a photo in front of large piece of anthracite at the Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour in Scranton, PA
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About the Tour

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Go down in history!

The Lackawanna County Coal Mine Tour is a National Award-Winning History Attraction. 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.

Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour

Located in McDade Park in Scranton, PA, the Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour brings anthracite mining history to life as your guide explains the fascinating methods used and the heroic efforts involved in deep mining history. After your underground adventure, be sure to visit the Anthracite Heritage Museum , located just next to the Coal Mine Tour in the park. The museum explores the history of hard coal mining, its related industries, and the immigrant culture of Northeastern Pennsylvania, and highlights life in the mines, mills, and factories.

Anthracite Heritage Museum in Scranton, PA

Insider Tips

  • The descent down the slope takes 3–4 minutes.
  • The walking portion of the tour is approximately ½ mile and lasts one hour.
  • The mine's temperature remains a consistent 53°F year-round.
  • A light jacket and comfortable shoes are recommended.
  • While waiting for your tour, you can watch an introductory mining video in the theater located inside the interpretive center, where tour tickets are sold.
Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour Tunnel
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2025 Tour Season Hours & Admission Fees

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Season Opens: April 3, 2025
Season Closes: November 30, 2025*
*Opening and closing dates may vary—please check before your visit.

Tour Days & Hours

  • Open to the Public: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, & Monday
  • Ticket Office, Gift Shop, and Snack Bar: Open at 10:00 AM
  • Last Tour Departs: 2:30 PM
    • Guests must arrive by 2:00 PM or earlier to be eligible for the final tour.
    • Last tour is not always guaranteed and depends on daily demand.

Holiday Closures

  • Easter Sunday
  • Thanksgiving Day

Admission Fees

CATEGORY AGES FEE
Adult 13-64 $10.00
Senior 65+ $9.50
Military   $9.00
Children 3-12 $7.50
Children Under 3 FREE
We recommend confirming operating hours and getting up-to-date info directly with the venue prior to your visit.

Group Tours & Reservations

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Planning a group visit with 20 or more people? Contact the Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour to schedule your group experience. Reservations must be made at least four days in advance.

  • Tuesdays & Wednesdays: Reserved exclusively for pre-scheduled group tours.
  • Group Rates: Available for schools, motor coaches, and civic groups of 20 or more (based on advance reservations).

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Browse the Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour gift shop for unique anthracite coal souvenirs, miner-themed gifts, and collectibles. Shop glazed coal figurines, exclusive coal trees, coal jewelry, fossils, trilobites, and over 50 types of rocks and minerals. Find books on mining history, miners’ scrip, slate coasters, magnets, and Coal Breakers of Lackawanna County apparel. Kids love the light-up miner helmets and toy lanterns. It's a must-visit stop for collectors and fans of Scranton’s coal mining heritage.

Woman browsing the gift shop at the Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour in Scranton, PA

Getting to the Coal Mine Tour: Address, Parking & Accessibility Info

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Lackawanna County Coal Mine Tour Address

Bald Mountain Road, McDade Park, Scranton, PA 18504
The entrance is located within McDade Park, just off Keyser Avenue in Scranton.

📞 Phone: (570) 963-6463

Parking Information
  • Free on-site parking is available for cars, buses, and group vans.
  • The main parking area is located near the Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour entrance.
  • Accessible parking is provided.
  • During busy days or group visits, overflow parking may be used within McDade Park.
Accessibility Details
  • The Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour is accessible for guests with disabilities, with certain restrictions:
    • Guests must be able to transfer or be assisted in transferring from a wheelchair or mobility device to the mine car.
    • A companion is required to assist guests during the underground portion of the tour.
    • Personal wheelchairs and mobility devices are not permitted on the mine car due to space and safety limitations.
    • A written handout is available for guests who are deaf or hard of hearing and not accompanied by an interpreter.
  • The Visitor Center and gift shop are wheelchair accessible.
  • Accessible and motorcoach parking are available. Please follow the posted signs.

For questions or to learn more about specific accessibility accommodations, please contact the tour office in advance at (570) 963-6463.

 

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