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Welcome to AMOS!

The Asheville Museum of Science is your home in WNC for exploratory science education!

Field Trip Openings

May and June 2023 Field Trip slots are available now!

Become an AMOS Member!

Sign up for our eMembership program today and unlock a world of scientific exploration!

LEC returns Fall 2022!

Spark imagination in you and your toddler in our little explorer's club!

Support AMOS!

Help science succeed and support the next generation of curious minds

Welcome to the Asheville Museum of Science!

Our Mission

The Asheville Museum of Science (AMOS) is Western North Carolina’s home for experiential science learning, discovery, and exploration.  AMOS strives to spark the imagination and foster lifelong curiosity.

Explore, Play, and Learn! The Asheville Museum of Science (AMOS) is a growing local science museum with interactive, hands-on exhibits for science lovers of all ages! We are Western North Carolina’s home for experiential science learning, discovery, and exploration. Young learners ages 3-12 will especially enjoy our exhibits and programs that strive to spark the imagination, fuel a passion for discovery and experimentation, and foster lifelong curiosity.

AMOS has a plethora of science to intrigue the zeal of every learner!

  • We proudly showcase the Colburn Hall of Minerals our gem and mineral collection, a local legacy loved by all
  • Our STEAM Lab (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) and Maker Space
  • Our astronomy and climate virtual display
  • The teratophoneus (or t. curriei) dinosaur skeleton
  • Our main exhibit hall which includes our interactive astronomy and climate virtual display, French Broad water table, landscape sand table, forestry tree climb, and more!

Discovery awaits at the Asheville Museum of Science. Come grow with us!


Reservations required for guaranteed entry. Walk-ins accommodated as capacity allows.

Hours of Operation (General Public and Members)

Sunday: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Monday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Tuesdays:  CLOSED

Wednesday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Thursday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Friday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Saturday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Reserve General Public Admissions here!

*Please note that inclement weather or holidays may affect these hours. The museum is closed on New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. The museum will close early (4PM) on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.

Member-Exclusive Hours of Operation

Tuesday: 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Thursday: 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Saturday: 9:00 am – 10:00 am

*Member-Exclusive Hours no longer require advanced registration for guaranteed entry. Please note that inclement weather or holidays may affect these hours.

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Admission:

Reservations required for guaranteed entry. Walk-ins accommodated as capacity allows.

All visitors 3 years old and over: $10.00 per person

Children 2 & under are always FREE

Face masks are highly encouraged.

Click here for AMOS Curiosity Membership info!

We participate in the ASTC Passport Program (Association of Science & Technology Centers)-please provide valid proof of your ASTC membership for discounts to be applied.

We offer 50% off Admission for members of qualifying organizations (this offer is not valid with other discounts).

Please see Community Groups for information about group discounts.

 

 

Location:

43 Patton Ave.

Asheville, NC 28801

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EVENTS

Pritchard Park Series: Summer STEAM
May 31, 2023

Join us for the Pritchard Park Summer Series sponsored by the Asheville Downtown Association on Wednesdays from 5:30 pm -7:30 pm Explore hands-on activities and experiments while we learn about the Science of Bubbles or the Science of Sound. We will play and learn together every week using various tools, instruments, and toys.   More: https://ashevilledowntown.org/pritchard-park-summer-seri...

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Museums On Us presented by Bank of America
Jun 3, 2023

We’re excited to be participating in the Bank of America “Museums On Us” program! This program allows cardholders free admission to museums around the country one weekend a month. These dates are listed below. From Bank of America: “Present your active Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank (U.S. Trust) credit or...

Pritchard Park Series: Summer STEAM
Jun 7, 2023

Join us for the Pritchard Park Summer Series sponsored by the Asheville Downtown Association on Wednesdays from 5:30 pm -7:30 pm Explore hands-on activities and experiments while we learn about the Science of Bubbles or the Science of Sound. We will play and learn together every week using various tools, instruments, and toys.   More: https://ashevilledowntown.org/pritchard-park-summer-seri...