Eckley Miners' Village
Historic mining village
About
Eckley Miners' Village is a preserved 19th-century coal company town, run by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. It sits in Luzerne County, about 3 miles south of Freeland and 8 miles east of Hazleton, just outside the Pocono counties.
You can walk or drive through the village for free, and pay admission for the museum's exhibit hall. Plan two to two-and-a-half hours to see it.
History
The village was founded in 1854 as a planned mining town. The company provided homes, a store, a school and churches for its mining families.
When to go
The museum is open Wednesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The village is open to walk or drive through seven days a week, dawn to dusk. Guided walking tours run on Saturdays after Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Buildings are closed to the public between Labor Day and Memorial Day.
Good to know
Not all buildings are accessible for people with limited mobility.
The site is also open to groups of 10 or more by reservation, made at least three weeks ahead.
Price
- Adults$8
- Seniors (65+)$7
- Youth (3-12)$6
- Ages 0-2Free
- Guided walking tour (extra)$2
The village itself is free to walk or drive through.
Prices checked November 2026 on the website of Eckley Miners' Village. They can change, so check before you go.
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