Ever wondered what it takes to become a park ranger, a museum curator, a librarian, even a mine engineer? Well, join us for Careers in Context, Virtual Career Chat Series, to learn about these careers and more. During this program, you’ll have a chance to chat with a museum curator, park ranger, environmental educator,…

The Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum and Iron Furnaces presents the 2025 Arts on Fire Festival! The Arts on Fire Festival, launched in 2009, is a FREE two-day celebration of arts, heritage, industry, and community held the first weekend of June at the Iron Furnaces in Scranton.   Join us at the Furnaces on Saturday, June…

Wednesday, 13 August                                                                                                         …

  Join the museum educator for the launch of the Anthracite Stories Book Club. This quarterly book club will read stories of and related to Anthracite Heritage, coal mining, and the Scranton area. Registered club members will receive 10% off the quarter’s book when purchased in the Museum Store and a free bookmark. Discover great reads,…

  Join the museum educators for the second meeting of the Anthracite Stories Book Club. This quarterly book club will read stories of and related to Anthracite Heritage, coal mining, and the Scranton area. Registered club members will receive 10% off the quarter’s book when purchased in the Museum Store and a free bookmark. Discover…

Step into the boots of a mine rescuer and experience how anthracite miners responded to danger and disaster underground. Splint bones, patch skulls, mix folk remedies, and get up close to rescue equipment at a special "touch-a-truck" with Scranton and Taylor Fire Departments. Real doctors, first responders, and health professionals will explore mine rescue history…