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.
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.
The staff couldn't 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.
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.
Great history
Anthracite Heritage Museum is a US Museum based in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Anthracite Heritage Museum is located at 22 Bald Mountain Rd, Scranton, PA 18504, USA.
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