Summer Science Camps (Rising K-5th grades) Now - August 8
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WELCOME TO AMOS

A small museum with a BIG mission!

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

Explore, Play, and Learn! The Asheville Museum of Science  is a growing local science museum with interactive, hands-on exhibits for science lovers of all ages. 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!

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Curiosity Will Build Us Up

The Asheville Museum of Science is open for curious minds of all ages. Play, explore, and discover dinosaur fossils, interactive space exhibits, and more. Support your community children’s museum by visiting or donating today.

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Making Do

Explore how scientists, engineers, artists, and everyday community members reduce, reuse, and “upcycle” in their work and daily lives.

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AMOS Summer Science Camps

Don’t miss out on Science Summer Camps at AMOS!

Packed with field trips, experiments, crafts, dinosaurs and space travel; your kiddos will discover that science is everywhere.

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Our Changing World- AMOS' newest gallery space!

Opened April 2025, Our Changing World is AMOS’ newest gallery space. From satellites to storytelling, diverse ways of collecting data clearly show us that planetary change is here and now, so what role does our community play in shaping the visions and solutions for a sustainable future?

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Visit Our New Online Museum Store

You can now support AMOS and our mission by purchasing toys, apparel, books, STEAM kits, and rocks through our online store! Items are available through in-person pickup or shipping.

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AMOS' newest traveling exhibit!

Check out AMOS’s newest temporary exhibit – Sun, Earth Universe. In this hands-on exhibition, you learn about how scientists study the Earth, Sun, solar system and universe; design, build and test your own model spacecraft; use tools to see the invisible; and see how scientists use color to help us understand data.

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Why you'll love AMOS:

AMOS has lots of fun science stuff for everyone to enjoy!

Become a member!

Annual membership levels

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Curiosity

1 person

 $35 + tax

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TRAILBLAZERS

2 people

 $70 + tax

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EXPEDITION

4 people

 $130 + tax

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EXPEDITION Plus

6 people

 $180 + tax

Get your membership

Visit our museum store

We have gifts, apparel, toys, and specialty items for all ages! 

The easiest way to show your support for AMOS is by making a purchase in our store. We are proud to offer a beautiful selection of STEAM-themed items that can truly be a souvenir treasure from your visit, an educational activity, or just for fun. Your purchase not only keeps us moving forward and upward but also helps the small, independent, STEAM-themed, and eco-conscious companies we support.

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Support our mission

Donate today!

Your support plays a vital role in sustaining our educational programs, maintaining our exhibits, and expanding our outreach initiatives.

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Be a sponsor!

Together, we can make a difference in STEM education and scientific discovery. Learn more about corporate sponsorship opportunities today!

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