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Asheville Museum of Science

Hands-on science museum with interactive exhibits focused on geology, weather, and local ecology.

4.1 (951 Google reviews)$$Ages 2–12Indoor
  • educational
  • rainy day
  • toddler friendly

43 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801, USA

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Insider tip all 📍 Asheville Museum of Science

Indoor science museum. Use a Buncombe County library card to get a free pass.

“Asheville science museum”

Overheard on r/asheville · 7 upvotes

Insider tip 📍 Asheville Museum of Science

Great for kids; pair it with lunch at S+W Market and ice cream at The Hop across the street.

“Science museum might be fun as well, and could cross the street to s+w for lunch and the Hop ice cream after.”

Overheard on r/asheville · 4 upvotes

Insider tip 0-2 📍 Asheville Museum of Science

Children under two get in free. Check with Buncombe County Library for free museum passes, though availability varies.

“If under two, the kid is free. (Or you may be able to get zoom passes for four through Buncombe Co library”

Overheard on r/asheville · 3 upvotes

📍 Colburn Earth Science Museum

A small but interesting indoor museum option for kids.

“a cool, smallish place but it has some fun things to look at.”

Overheard on r/asheville · 2 upvotes

📍 Asheville Museum of Science (AMOS)

Consider this museum for a unique, educational birthday party venue.

“AMOS might host bday parties too”

Overheard on r/asheville · 2 upvotes

4-9 📍 Asheville Museum of Science

Located downtown, it features new exhibits well-suited for elementary-aged children.

“Asheville Museum of Science is downtown and has a new exhibit that’s fun for that age range”

Overheard on r/asheville · 2 upvotes

📍 Colburn Earth Science Museum

An indoor museum focused on earth sciences, suitable for a rainy day activity.

“http://colburnmuseum.org/”

Overheard on r/asheville · 2 upvotes

📍 Asheville Museum of Science (AMOS)

Indoor science museum; check holiday hours before heading out.

“Asheville Museum of Science (AMOS) might be open? Tough to say with the holiday”

Overheard on r/asheville · 1 upvotes

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