There are numerous ways that you can support the museum.
Become a Member
The Coal Creek Miners Museum’s mission is to preserve, honor, and promote the rich history of Coal Creek and coal mining in general. If you support this mission, we would love for you to join our efforts by becoming a museum member. There are all different levels and all the funds will be used to further the museum’s mission. Click here to download the membership form. You can mail in your form and membership fee or you can pay online by clicking here.
Donate to the museum.
All momentary donations are appreciated at the museum. The museum is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that is run by a group of volunteer board members and manned by exceptional volunteers. All donations go to preserving and telling the history of coal mining in our region which includes keeping the lights on at the museum. You can mail your donation to the Coal Creek Miners Museum at P. O. Box 223, Rocky Top, TN 37769, bring your donation by the museum located at 201 South Main Street in Rocky Top, or use a credit or debt card by clicking here.
Choose the Museum on Amazon Smile
AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazon with the same products, prices, and shopping features as Amazon.com. The difference is that when you shop on AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to the charitable organization of your choice. You can choose the Coal Mining Museum of the Cumberlands, Inc. by clicking here and Amazon will tell you what you need to do. Then Amazon will make a donation to the museum from their profits on your purchases.
Give to the Capital Campaign
The museum is expanding the exhibit space to the second floor, which you can find out more about by clicking here. If you would like to contribute, please note on your contribution that it is for the CAPITAL CAMPAIGN and mail your donation to the Coal Creek Miners Museum at P. O. Box 223, Rocky Top, TN 37769, bring your donation by the museum located at 201 South Main Street in Rocky Top or use a credit or debit card by clicking here.
Purchase an item from our Gift Shop
The museum has t-shirts, coal items, scrip, and much more at the gift shop. The most popular item is the book about Coal Creek. Stop in the museum Monday through Saturday between the hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to make a purchase or click here to visit our online shop.
The Coal Creek Miners Museum is a non-profit 501c3 organization operated by volunteers. We are always seeking volunteers and funding. If you would like to volunteer, visit our sign up page. If you would like to donate, click the donate button below.