Plan Your Visit

Step inside a life-size coal mine, walk through a company store and miner’s house, and hear the stories of the men, women, and children of the Coal Creek Valley. Here’s everything you need to plan your trip.

Hours

Monday – Saturday: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sunday: Closed

We close on some holidays. Check our Facebook page or the news on our home page before you come.

Admission

Admission is free. Donations are gratefully accepted and help keep the lights on and the exhibits growing.

Location & Directions

Coal Creek Miners Museum
201 South Main Street
Rocky Top, TN 37769

Rocky Top was known as Coal Creek, and later as Lake City. We are just off Interstate 75, about 25 miles north of Knoxville. Get directions.

Parking: Free parking is available in the lot at the museum.

Accessibility

Both floors of the museum are reachable by elevator. If you have questions about accessibility or need an accommodation, please call us at (865) 630-5006 before your visit and we will be glad to help.

What You’ll See

Groups, Schools & Tours

We welcome school field trips, scout troops, church and senior groups, and bus tours. Please call ahead so we can have a guide ready: (865) 630-5006 or info@coalcreekminersmuseum.com.

Family History Research

Did someone in your family work in the Coal Creek mines? Our historian can help you look for miners, disaster victims, and local families in the records. Please contact us ahead of time so we can have materials ready when you arrive. See our family history page for free printable research guides and tips on what to bring.

Nearby

Make a day of it. The Coal Creek Watershed Foundation has placed historical markers throughout the valley, including at the Cross Mountain Miners’ Circle in Briceville. Norris Dam State Park and the Museum of Appalachia are a short drive away.