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Scranton Iron Furnaces

Tourist attraction Museum Historic site

Circa-1840 stone blast furnaces offering tours & exhibits on the local iron & steel industry. People often mention history, area,


Address

159 Cedar Ave, Scranton, PA 18505

Website

www.anthracitemuseum.org

Contact

(570) 963-4804

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (200 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Sunday: 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Monday: 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Tuesday: 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Wednesday: 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Thursday: 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Friday: 9 AM to 5 PM

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  • 4/5 Lisa 2 years ago on Google
    It's very easy to find but if you don't know what you're looking for you can drive right by it. When I took my kids it seemed as though they may have been setting up for an event. The inside of the Furnaces are not being kept up in my opinion and "stuff" was scattered inside so I couldn't even take my kids inside to look. Loved all the reading material that is placed around the building. We definitely learned a lot.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ClaussPhoto 3 years ago on Google
    Magnificent architecture and fantastic photography opportunities, amazing lines and curves for a spectacular composition.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aimee 3 years ago on Google
    This place was closed when we went but we were still able to walk the grounds and got to see some awesome furnaces! Great educational spot! They have tons of placards with lots of information. Would definitely recommend if your in the area!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jack C. 8 months ago on Google
    Interesting place to visit, really would be just a quick pit stop. I can’t see spending more than a half hour here. Some cool photo ops and interesting historical facts.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jason R. 11 months ago on Google
    A little piece of Scranton and Pennsylvania coal/iron history.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jennifer D. 10 months ago on Google
    It was one of the coolest placest to visit! We went during a casting pour, which was so interesting to watch. Our area has a lot of history. You just have to get out and take notice.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kathy R. 1 year ago on Google
    Reminds me of video game apocalyptic srttings. Really nice little parl. However they appear to be hoarding the benches/tables inside the gated area so nobody can sit. Prob removed in covid and never out back.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vanessa B. 2 years ago on Google
    Pretty neat! My wife has abilities and she said she felt a hot burning sensation. I bet with the heat that came from that! I liked that outdoor stove!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 b j. 1 year ago on Google
    Great Free tour on how iron & steel built the country!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 erich b. 7 months ago on Google
    Thought this was a really neat place, enjoyed learning about the history behind this!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Michelle S. 10 months ago on Google
    Nothing much to see here. It's gated off so you can either look in t just one furnace from the gates below or down from the hole above. You can tell all 3 furnaces are connected with a tunnel below, but you can't go in and check them out. The roses by the pavilion up top were beautiful tho.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Wayne Walk J. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice to visit and learn about. There are many signs to read and learns about it's history. Not far from I-81 with East on and off access.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anthony L. 2 years ago on Google
    Very interesting historical structure. Worth checking out!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stephanie C. 1 year ago on Google
    Interesting park, lots of history, informative signage, beautiful area, clean, parking area on site

  • 5/5 Ryan O. 2 years ago on Google
    A fascinating part of local history, the impressive structures of these furnaces speaks of a long gone time. Situated conveniently close to the Steamtown Mall, it is well worth the walk or short car ride to enjoy such a magnificent Americana location.

  • 5/5 Megan M. 11 months ago on Google
    The Scranton Iron Furnaces is an interesting piece of Scranton's history! The site has several descriptive signs throughout to share aspects on how the furnaces were used in iron production. The location is not too far off from the local mall and parking is free. It sounds like there are many local events hosted on the grounds throughout the year.

  • 5/5 Mel L. 2 years ago on Google
    Interesting peace of history.

  • 5/5 Paula A. 2 years ago on Google
    Read the placards. Look at the pics for the history

  • 4/5 Liang-Kai C. 2 years ago on Google
    Open till sunset. Spent 20 min there.

  • 5/5 Lori Jean K. 8 months ago on Google
    Beautiful site. I did not see bathrooms. Few stairs to areas.

  • 4/5 Vera Scroggins (Progressive M. 10 months ago on Google
    Several Peace groups protested Ukraine war and all wars on Saturday, July 7 , 2023. And called for peace negotiations..

  • 5/5 Jeffrey P. 2 years ago on Google
    A good place to visit for the history of iron works in the area. We killed some time here looking down the huge old chimneys before dinner.

  • 5/5 Anthony P. 8 months ago on Google
    This site features the ruins of the iron furnaces of Scranton. These powered the robber barons of old, fueled the building of sky scrapers, and connected the nation by rail. Here learn about this process and the people behind these efforts, both those covered in soot and those kings of industry that forged a nation.


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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