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Member Day at the Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour & Anthracite Heritage Museum

Go down in history with WVIA each November!
WVIA Member Day at Lackawanna Coal Mine

November 2nd and 3rd, 9th and 10th
WVIA will be hosting our annual Fall Member Days for our active members and guests at the Lackawanna County Coal Mine Tour and Anthracite Heritage Museum.

Choose from 4 dates available: November 2nd and 3rd, 9th and 10th

Member Checkin is from 10AM to 2PM sharp each day.

LOCATION
Follow the WVIA signs to our Member Check In Area. Located in the lobby of the Lackawanna County Coal Mine Tour (1 Bald Mountain Rd, McDade Park, Scranton, PA 18504). At check in, members and guests will also receive an admission pass for the Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum located at the very top of the hill in the beige brick building.

REGISTRATION
Registration information will be emailed to the email listed on your account. Each link is only valid for one use.You can print your tickets OR show them on your mobile device for entry.If you have any difficulty or have not received the email, WVIA Staff will be on hand at the event to assist you.

QUICK FACTS:

  • The temperature in the mine is 53° year round. Comfortable shoes and clothing are recommended.
  • The descent down the slope takes 3-4 minutes.
  • The walking portion of the tour is approximately a 1/2 mile and lasts one hour. The mine is handicapped accessible with some restrictions.
  • A handout has been prepared for the hearing impaired who are not accompanied by an interpreter.
  • Please call or e-mail for specific limitations on accessibility.
  • Please visit the Coal Mine website and museum website for additional information.

*Please note that this event is subject to change at any time.

QUESTIONS:
If you have specific questions, you can contact WVIA at 570-602-1110 or email us at members@wvia.org. Someone from the Membership Department will return your call or email during normal business hours and provide you with additional information. We look forward to seeing you at the mine!

View Photos from Past Events

WVIA Member Days at the Lackawanna County Coal Mine & Anthracite Heritage Museum - 11/2023
WVIA Member Day at the Lackawanna County Coal Mine & Anthracite Heritage Museum
WVIA Member Day at the Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour 11/6/2021