Welcome to Tour-Ed Mine,
One of the “Coalest” Attractions in Pittsburgh!

Travel 1/2 Mile Down into Western Pennsylvania's Premier Mine Attraction!

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 160 feet below the earth's surface. It is the “Coalest" Pittsburgh attraction!

Attractions in Pittsburgh

Tour Info

Tour Info

Pull up a Seat, You're Going to Coal School! Before your underground mine tour, you'll learn the ins and outs about coal mining history, miners and the equipment they use from a real coal miner!
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Coal Mine Tours PA

Canary in a Coal Mine?

Canary in a Coal Mine?

In the old days, miners would take canaries into a coal mine to detect the presence of dangerous methane gas or carbon monoxide. Today, coal miners have sophisticated equipment to detect and remove these dangerous gases.

Pittsburgh Field Trips

Schools & Groups

Schools & Groups

School Field Trips & Group Tours. Looking for a “Real Coal” school field trip or group adventure? The Tour-Ed Mine facilitates large groups at discounted rates and is one of Pittsburgh's most unique science and history filled field trip. Learn More

Family Attractions in Pittsburgh

Really “Coal” Birthday Parties

Birthday Parties

Pittsburgh's most unique Birthday Parties! Tired of the same old pizza party? Have a “Real Coal” Birthday Party with us! The package includes a mine tour, the museum, on-grounds environmental train ride for your guests and you can reserve the pavilion in our park area to set-up your birthday base! Happy Birthday to You!

Coal Mines in PA

Park Map

Park Map

Explore and navigate throughout the park when planning your Tour-Ed Mine & Museum adventure. Start exploring

Museums in Pittsburgh

Museum

Museum

Visit our unique, museum before and after the mine tour. Thousands of antiques are on display for your viewing pleasure.
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Fun things to do in Pittsburgh

Also Featuring

Also Featuring

- An Authentic Pittsburgh & Shawmut Railroad Caboose
- An above ground strip mine with equipment
- A 1785 log home
- An amazing Pittsburgh museum with thousands of authentic, historical, pieces on display
- And lots more

Educational field trips Pittsburgh

Working In The Coal Mine

Working In The Coal Mine

See how coal was dug by hand in the 1850's and experience the way hydraulic monsters dig it today.

Pittsburgh Attractions

Pittsburgh's Family Attraction

Pittsburgh's Family Attraction

If you're looking for new things to do with the family in Pittsburgh, visit the Tour-Ed Mine & Museum for a unique experience like no other. And remember, A light jacket is suggested with a mine temperature of 52 to 55 degrees year-round.
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Pittsburgh Haunted Mine

The Haunted Mine

The Haunted Mine

Pittsburgh’s Most Unique Haunted Attraction
Screams Start Fridays & Saturdays in October
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