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Coal Miner’s Museum in Van Lear

78 Miller's Creek Road
Van Lear KY 41265

The Coal Miners’ Museum is located in the former headquarters of the Miller’s Creek Division of the Consolidation Coal Company. The museum currently houses several collections including a collection of mining tools, a company doctor’s office, a local Veteran’s Hall of Fame, the Van Lear School’s Collection, a model of Old Van Lear, several original works of art, the Old Van Lear Post Office and more!

The Kentucky Coal Museum allows the public to learn about coal mining through access to perhaps the most