Explore 300 feet beneath the earth. Meet a miner in the winding caverns while traveling down through three different veins of hard coal.

Learn about life and hard coal times in the Shifting Shanty, photo-mural exhibits, mining tools, artifacts and video presentations.

Find the most extraordinary selection of souvenirs and jewelry crafted from hard coal in our distinctive Company Store Gift Shoppe.

Discover a terrific American History Adventure for the whole family, and learn even more when you visit the adjacent Anthracite Heritage Museum.

Enjoy the recreation at the 200-acre McDade Park adjacent to the Coal Mine. Complete with picnic & swimming facilities, sports fields, basketball & tennis courts, McDade Park has something for everyone.

Open Daily 10am - 4:30pm
April through November
800-238-7245
  • Museum
  • Meals
  • Gift Shop
  • Box Lunches
  • Free Parking
    • I-81, Exit 51 or Exit 57B, or Turnpike Exit 38
    McDade Park, Scranton, PA
    A Lackawanna County Facility -
    Joseph Corcoran, Ray Alberigi & John Senio, Commissioners