No.9 Coal Mine & Museum

No.9 Coal Mine & Museum The oldest, longest running, continuously operated coal mine in the world! 1855-1972 A visit inside No. 9 Mine is an experience that you will never forget!

Opened in 1855, No. 9 Coal Mine, located in Lansford, Pennsylvania is the
world's oldest continuously operated anthracite coal mine! Closed in 1972, the mine was re-opened as a heritage tourism attraction in 2002. Today visitors ride safely by train 1600 feet into the mountainside, to see and experience first hand what it was like for our fathers and grandfathers to work underground over the past

200 years. Once inside the mine, experienced tour guides will lead you on a walking tour filled with amazing sights and fascinating stories! See the underground mule-way; miner’s hospital, and the 900 – foot deep original elevator shaft, which once hauled loaded coal cars to the surface!

🖤⛏️ A New Piece of History on Display! ⛏️🖤Today, our volunteers and staff spent some time rearranging and adding another...
06/03/2026

🖤⛏️ A New Piece of History on Display! ⛏️🖤

Today, our volunteers and staff spent some time rearranging and adding another piece of anthracite coal mining history to a new location on the grounds at the No. 9 Coal Mine & Museum.

An old drag bucket has been placed on display and filled with coal, giving visitors a closer look at the massive equipment that helped shape our region's mining industry. It's a simple addition, but one that helps tell the story of the hard work, ingenuity, and determination of the miners who powered America.

Be sure to check it out on your next visit and snap a photo while you're here!

As always, we thank our dedicated volunteers and staff for helping preserve and share the rich mining heritage of the Panther Valley and surrounding coal region.

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05/24/2026

🚗⛏️ TODAY'S THE DAY! ⛏️🚗

The Annual Miners Picnic & Car Show is here!
Join us at the No. 9 Coal Mine & Museum for a great day featuring classic cars, delicious food, music, mine tours, and museums. It's the perfect way to spend the day with family and friends while celebrating our region's rich mining heritage.

🚂 Tour the historic mine
🏛️ Explore the museum and fan house
🚗 Check out an amazing lineup of vehicles
🎵 Enjoy music by Dj Shawn Frederickson
🌭 Grab some great food

Come out and be part of one of our favorite events of the year. We can't wait to see you!

📍 No. 9 Coal Mine & Museum, Lansford, PA

05/23/2026

🚂⛏️ What a day at No. 9!

We are extremely busy today and thrilled to see so many visitors exploring the history of anthracite coal mining with us. Thank you to everyone who has stopped by, taken a tour, visited the museum, and supported our mission of preserving this important piece of Pennsylvania history.

If you're planning to visit today, please be patient as tours may fill quickly. Our guides are working hard to give every guest a safe, informative, and memorable experience underground.

Thank you for making No. 9 Anthracite Coal Mine & Museum such a popular destination. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming many more visitors throughout the season!

📍 Lansford, PA
⛏️ Step back in time and experience the world's longest continuously operated anthracite coal mine tour!

Be sure to check them out!!! Great people and the food is delish!!
05/23/2026

Be sure to check them out!!! Great people and the food is delish!!

05/22/2026
🌸 Happy Mother’s Day from No. 9 Coal Mine & Museum! 🌸Looking for something unique to do with Mom this weekend? Bring her...
05/10/2026

🌸 Happy Mother’s Day from No. 9 Coal Mine & Museum! 🌸

Looking for something unique to do with Mom this weekend? Bring her on an unforgettable trip underground at No. 9 Coal Mine & Museum in Lansford, PA!
We are OPEN for tours Wednesday through Sunday

⛏️ Museum opens at 10:00 AM
🚂 First mine tour at 11:00 AM
🚂 Last tour at 3:00 PM

Come make memories, explore Pennsylvania’s rich mining history, and enjoy a one-of-a-kind adventure with the family this Mother’s Day weekend!
We hope to see you at the mine! ❤️

05/10/2026
A special THANK YOU to Brian Klusman and GREAT DANE POWER WASHING in Tamaqua for donating their services again this year...
05/10/2026

A special THANK YOU to Brian Klusman and GREAT DANE POWER WASHING in Tamaqua for donating their services again this year to power wash the concrete facade of our mine Portal and also the exterior of our Powder House. Brian does a great job every time and we highly recommend him to anyone. Thanks Brian!

Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend is our annual Car Cruise and Ethnic Food Picnic at No.9 Coal Mine and Museum in Lansford,...
05/10/2026

Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend is our annual Car Cruise and Ethnic Food Picnic at No.9 Coal Mine and Museum in Lansford, PA. Everyone is welcome. Great homemade coal region ethnic foods, a large car cruise, music, guided mine tours, self guided museum tours, gift shop and our new Dorrance Fan House Museum. Join us for a fun filled day and delicious foods! Follow us on the WEB or Facebook. Call 570-645-7074 for more information.

09/25/2025

🌧️ Rain or Shine — We’re Open for Tours! 🌧️

A little rain can’t stop us! Whether the sun is shining or the clouds are rolling in, our tours are still running. Come experience history and adventure no matter the weather — the underground is always damp, cool, and waiting to be explored.

Don’t let a few raindrops keep you inside. Grab your jacket, bring the family, and make some memories with us today! 🪨 ⛏️

📅 Open for tours Wednesday through Sunday
Tours starting at 11 and running hourly until 3.
Doors open at 10.

Address

9 W. Dock Street
Lansford, PA
18232

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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