Tour-Ed Mine — underground coal mine tour Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh's Premier Coal Mine Attraction

Welcome to Tour-Ed Mine & Museum, One of the "Coalest" Attractions in Pittsburgh!

Travel 160 Feet Below the Earth's Surface · Route 28, Tarentum, PA

Experience what it was like to be a coal miner in the 1850s and today. Your guides are experienced coal miners who will treat you to an amazing, educational, history-rich and science-filled tour.

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½ mi

Underground

52–55°

Year-Round Temp

★★★★★

Hundreds of Reviews

20 min

From Downtown Pittsburgh

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Advance reservations required. Walk-ins are not available. Reserve at least 24 hours ahead.

Season

May 25 – Sept 7

Memorial Day – Labor Day

Open Days

Wed – Sun

Closed Monday & Tuesday

Tour Times

10am · 12pm · 2pm

2pm reserved for groups of 15+

Admission

Adults $10 · Kids $9

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Mine Tour Info

Travel half a mile into Western Pennsylvania's premier coal mine — guided by real miners with real stories from decades underground.

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Canary in a Coal Mine?

Miners once took canaries underground to detect dangerous gases. Learn the full story on your tour.

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Schools & Groups

Discounted group rates for schools. One of Pittsburgh's most unique science and history field trips.

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Really "Coal" Birthday Parties

Mine tour + museum + train ride + pavilion. Pittsburgh's most unique birthday party.

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Park Map

Explore the full Tour-Ed Mine property — mine entrance, museum, train ride, pavilion, and more.

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Museum

Thousands of antiques and authentic historical artifacts on display before and after your mine tour.

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Also Featuring

Railroad caboose, 1785 log home, environmental train ride, and lots more.

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Working in the Coal Mine

See how coal was dug by hand in the 1850s and how hydraulic machines dig it today.

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Pittsburgh's Family Attraction

A unique experience like no other for families, groups, and visitors of all ages.

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Educators & Groups

A Real "Coal" Field Trip
Like No Other

Tour-Ed Mine facilitates large groups at discounted rates — one of Pittsburgh's most educational and memorable experiences for students of all ages.

School Field Trips

Science, history, and geology curriculum tie-ins. Discounted group rates for schools and organizations.

Birthday Parties

Mine tour + museum + train ride + pavilion. A "Real Coal" birthday your guests won't forget.

Group & Organization Tours

Clubs, corporate outings, scout troops, and more. Dedicated guide service for large parties.

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Fall Season

The Haunted Mine

Pittsburgh's most unique and frightening haunted experience — underground. The haunt gets more popular every year and it's easy to see why. Designed to scare the living daylights out of you.

2026 Dates

Fridays & Saturdays: Sept 25 · Oct 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31

Select Sundays: Oct 11, 18, 25

Fri & Sat $25 · Fast Pass $40 · Sunday $20

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What Visitors Say

Hundreds of Five-Star Reviews

★★★★★

"We went twice this year. Once, in the spring, for an educational tour of the mine, which was awesome. The tour guides were very knowledgeable and taught us a lot about how the mine used to run. Then we went again for the Haunted Mine. It was so fun and scary!..."

— Sarah Orbin

★★★★★

"We enjoyed our Thursday, early July, trip. Arrive about 20 minutes early so you have time to walk through the museum and view the antiques. We enjoyed learning about coal mining over the years. It also helped make a connection with grandparents who worked in mines..."

— Nathan Webb

★★★★★

"What a fantastic tour! Bob and Nick did a great job of sharing information and answering questions. Seeing the equipment run was an added bonus. I loved the fact that we were given hairnets to wear under our hard hats. This is a 'Don't miss it!' kind of place."

— Wayne G

Welcome to Tour-Ed Mine & Museum, One of the "Coalest" Attractions in Pittsburgh!

Reserve Your "Coal" Tour

A Real "Coal" Field TripLike No Other

The Haunted Mine

Hundreds of Five-Star Reviews

Just 20 Minutes from Downtown Pittsburgh

A Real "Coal" Field Trip
Like No Other