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Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum Serving the Educational Needs of the Public EXTENDED HOURS Starting March 1 Wednesday Sunday 10am 4pm Mission The Anthracite Heritage Museum engages diverse audiences by interpreting collecting and presenting the story of hard coal mining its related industries the historic immigrant culture of northeastern Pennsylvania and the evolution of the regions culture. The Anthracite Heritage Museum is administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and is actively supported by the Anthracite Heritage Museum and Scranton Iron Furnaces Associates which is a nonprofit communitybased organization. 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 Read more Anthracite Heritage Museum 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 Read more Iron Furnaces Events The Anthracite Museum and Iron Furnaces host many cultural events throughout the year.