Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine Review

The Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine is a unique attraction located just off of Interstate 77 in southern West Virginia in the city of Beckley. The coal mine allows visitor's to go underground in a coal mine as well as see exhibits focusing on the life of coal miners from the late 1800's and early 1900's.

Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine Review - The Coal Mine

The focal point of a visit to the Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine is the mine tour itself. Visitors ride into the mine on carts that run on the mine's old tracks. The temperature in the mine is chilly at about 58 degrees Fahrenheit. The tour takes visitors to various exhibits inside the mine which show how the production of coal was completed at various periods in history. Tours of the mine are conducted by retired miners who share their personal experiences with the visitors. Questions are encouraged and cameras are allowed.

Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine Review - The Coal Town

Located around the entrance to the mine is a coal town that is made up of authentic coal company town buildings. Many of the buildings were brought to the site from regional mines. The buildings are decorated in period items and have tour guides that provide information and answer questions. Some of the buildings at the coal town include a church, miner's home, bachelor miner's home, company superintendent home, and school house.

Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine Review - The Company Store / Coal Museum

The company store / coal museum offers displays of photographs and other memorabilia of the life in the coal towns as well as a gift shop. Tickets for the coal mine and town are sold in the company store.

Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine Review - The Children's Museum / Mountain Homestead

Near to theBeckley Exhibition Coal Mine is also a Children's Museum and Mountain Homestead. The Children's Museum offers interactive exhibits to entertain and educate. The Mountain Homestead provides a look into the pioneer period of the region.

Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine Review - General Information

The Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine is located off of Interstate 77 at Exit 44. Signs are posted before the exit on the Interstate and along the route to the mine. Adult admission to the Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine is currently $20. For more information contact the mine at (304)259-1747 or visit their website at beckleymine.com.