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The Museum of the Cherokee Indian features exhibits and displays that speak to the 11,000-year history of the Cherokee people in this region.
Address: . Cherokee NC USA 28719
 1 828 497-3481
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This museum of contemporary art offers visitors original paintings and sculptures. Artists work is from Austria, China, England, Switzerland, Ukraine, Croatia, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Israel and more. The museum is open Monday through Saturday from 11:00am to 6:00pm. Sundays from 1:00pm to 5:00pm.
Address: 35 Patton Avenue Asheville NC 28801
1 828 281-0288
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Founded in 1944, this is the second oldest art museum in North Carolina. There is over 1,200 pieces of artwork located in the museum. The art pieces include paintings, sculptures, paper work and more. Art classes are offered for both children and adults. Classes range from beginners to advanced.
Address: . Hickory NC 28603
 Send an Email (4) 1 828 327-8576
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Old Fort Railroad Museum
This expansive museum is home to several impressive permanent exhibits, as well as some that travel around railroad museums throughout the country. From early steam engines to electric rails, any railroad enthusiast will enjoy and appreciate the information and artifacts offered at Old Fort Railroad Museum.
Address: 25 West Main St Old Fort NC USA 28762
Send an Email 1 828 668-4282
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Estes-Winn Auto Museum displays a number of antique automobiles including Ford Model "T"s, a 1916 Willys Overland and many more.
Address: 111 Grovewood Rd Asheville NC USA
Send an Email 1 828 253-7651
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Discover Asheville’s first mansion and oldest surviving structure, now restored as a history museum. Built by one of antebellum North Carolina’s most influential citizens, this National Register property was once the home of mayors, a Confederate Major and friends of the Vanderbilts at nearby Biltmore Estate.
Address: 283 Victoria Rd Asheville NC USA 28801
Send an Email 1 828 253-9231
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Colburn Gem and Mineral Museum
The Colburn Gem and Mineral Museum originated with Burnham Standish Colburn, a retired bank president who in 1927 formed the Southern Appalachian Mineral Society, and it is the specimens they collected that are housed at the museum. The minerals are from North Carolina, as well as the rest of the world, and there is an impressive collection of gems, as well as petrology, fluorescent minerals, fossils, and crystals.
Address: 2 South Pack Square Asheville NC USA 28801
1 828 254-7162
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This museum showcases two cabins that are over a century old and a collection of tools, house wares and photographs.
Address: Water Street Old Fort NC USA
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The Swannanoa Valley Museum
For s look at artifacts from the Stone Age to the present, visit the Swannanoa Valley Museum in Black Mountain.
Address: 223 West State Street Black Mountain NC USA
1 828 669-9566
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This museum is the only visual arts facility in Western North Carolina. They offer exhibits through out the year. Public programs are available and are always changing. Children can enjoy the all-day Children's Holiday Camp. Yearly passes are available for students, artists, adults, families, sponsors, patrons and more.
Address: 2 South Park Square Asheville NC USA 28802-1717
Send an Email (3) 1 828 253-3227
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The only "House of Flags Museum" in the U.S. displays over 300 flags from the 27 historical U.S. Flags, to Colonial, Territory, State, and Military Flags. Learn the history of the Nation as told by flags. Seasonal hours Saturday 2:00 - 4:00pm. See website for more info.
Address: Off Hwy 9 on Coxe Road in Green Creek Columbus NC USA 28722
Send an Email 1 828 894-5338
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The Appalachian Cultural Museum is located at the Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. The museum features exhibits and displays that explore the life and culture of the Appalachian people as well as natural histroy from the surrounding area.
Address: University Hall ASU Boone NC USA 28608
1 828 262-3117
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Founded in 1968, this education center was one of the first health education centers. In 1992, the center moved into a large building on Park Place. Their programs are intended to help and educate people in peer pressure, substance abuse, AIDS, DNA and lasers. Memberships are available for individuals and families.
Address: 2 S Pack Sq Asheville NC USA 28802
Send an Email (1) 1 828 254-6373
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