The Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine and Youth Museum, also known as the Phillips-Sprague Mine, is a well-preserved historic coal mine at New River Park in Beckley, Raleigh County.

One of the largest coal heritage destinations in the region, the Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine, delves 1,500 feet beneath the hillsides of New River Park.

Visitors can explore the mine on guided daily tours on authentic mine cars which travel into original working areas of the coal mine, as well as walking tours through the grounds which feature beautifully restored buildings like Miner's Shanty, the Coal Company House, Pemberton Coal Camp Church, and Helen School.

A Visitor’s Center is designed to replicate a company store and boasts informative indoor and outdoor exhibits, and a gift shop.

Located next to the Exhibition Coal Mine is the Youth Museum of Southern West Virginia, which features a range of railroad-related presentations.

513 Ewart Ave, Beckley, WV 25801, Phone: 304-256-1747

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