UPDATE ON COVID-19 from the PHMC

The Anthracite Heritage Museum and Scranton Iron Furnaces, properties of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC), remain closed to the public.  As part of the Commonwealth’s network, the sites will reopen at the direction of the Governor’s administration.

During the Yellow Phase, the grounds can be accessed for passive and dispersed recreation.  Visitors are to follow the governor’s guidelines regarding masking and social distancing, and gatherings are prohibited. 
The public can access the Scranton Iron Furnaces for pedestrian recreation; however, all facilities at PHMC sites and museums will be closed—including parking lots, restrooms, and visitor centers.
Thank you for being a good steward of Pennsylvania’s historic sites and museums!
The Anthracite Heritage Museum serves the educational needs of the public regarding the story of hard coal mining, its related industries, and the immigrant culture of northeastern Pennsylvania.  The Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum is administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and is actively supported by the Anthracite Heritage Museum and Iron Furnaces Associates which is a non-profit community based organization.
Fall and Winter hours in effect from October 1 through April 30:  Wed-Sat, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Sun, noon – 5:00 pm.    School and Group tours available Mon-Sun.  Please call (570) 963-4804.

Anthracite Heritage Museum

The Anthracite Heritage Museum, located in McDade Park in Scranton, Pennsylvania, serves the educational needs of the public regarding the story of hard coal mining, its related industries, and the immigrant culture of northeastern Pennsylvania. The Museum tells the story of the people who came from Europe to work in the anthracite mining and textiles industries.…

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Scranton Iron Furnaces and Park

Iron Furnaces

Scranton Iron Furnaces Located near the Steamtown National Historic Site, the Scranton Iron Furnaces represent the early iron industry in the United States. The four massive stone blast furnaces are the remnants of a once extensive plant operated by the Lackawanna Iron & Steel Company. Started in 1840 as Scranton, Grant & Company, the firm…

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Events

The Anthracite Museum and Iron Furnaces host many cultural events throughout the year. From our Mining History Month programs at the museum to the Arts On Fire industrial arts festival at the Iron Furnaces, there’s always something exciting happening! Check here often to see the latest news and events at the Anthracite Heritage Museum, and…

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