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Asheville Museum of Science

Asheville, NC

Hands-on science museum in downtown Asheville with interactive exhibits, memberships, and a play-forward ecology climbing experience for families.
Plan This Visit

Best for

Toddlers, Preschoolers, Big kids, Mixed ages

Hours

Monday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

At a Glance

Venue type

Kids activity center

Age groups

ToddlersPreschoolersBig kidsMixed ages

Play features

Museum exhibitsSensory playClimbing structure

Visit options

Drop-in visitsMembership availableClasses or events

Price range

Mid-range

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Operator type

Museum

Play model

Mixed open play + classes

Supervision model

Caregiver supervised

Max recommended age

Under 13

Structured classes or guided programming

Yes

Plan Your Visit

Monday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

About the Venue

Asheville Museum of Science is a downtown science museum with indoor exhibits aimed especially at children ages 3 to 12. Alongside rotating science content, the museum includes hands-on discovery spaces and a climbable forest ecology exhibit, making it a strong indoor family destination for playful learning and repeat visits.

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Asheville Museum of Science gallery image 1

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Quick Summary

Best for

Toddlers, Preschoolers, Big kids, Mixed ages

Hours

Monday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Contact Information

Address

Asheville, NC

Location
North CarolinaAsheville / Western North CarolinaAsheville, NC
Source & Verification

Last updated

April 4, 2026

Source

Ai Region Research 2026 04 02

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