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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AMOS Summer Science Camps

Don’t miss out of 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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Dinner Under Dinos - May 30th and 31st

Dinner Under Dinos is back by popular demand!

Parents- enjoy a night out downtown while treating your kid to a special after-hours event just for them- dinner and a movie at AMOS! 🎥 🍿

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NCScifest: Everyday, Everywhere, Everyone

Join our new exhibit’s storymap about community and climate resilience!

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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!

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Annual membership levels

Curiosity

1 person

$35 + tax

TRAILBLAZERS

2 people

$70 + tax

EXPEDITION

4 people

$130 + tax

EXPEDITION Plus

6 people

$180 + tax

What do you GET with an AMOS membership?

One year of free daily admission and 50% off guest admission (based on Membership Level. Children two and under are always free).

50% OFF Daily Admission at the Gray Fossil Site & Museum

$2.00 OFF Daily Admission to Chimney Rock State Park

10% OFF museum shop purchases

$25 OFF our Science Themed Birthday Parties

Discounts on STEAM camps and workshops throughout the year

Free or discounted admission to over 250 museums and science centers through the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC)*

Notes: person/people 3 years and older.

Monthly membership subscriptions available. Please reach out to [email protected] for more info.

What do you GIVE with an AMOS membership?

The gift of learning, exploration, and discovery

Imagination, confidence, and the development of future STEAM enriched career opportunities’

Foundation for future generations to help care for and maintain our planet

Support for AMOS staff and educators to continue efforts of enhancing the community with all things science!

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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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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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WELCOME TO AMOS

Curiosity Will Build Us Up

News, Events, & Insights

AMOS Summer Science Camps

Our Changing World- AMOS' newest gallery space!

Dinner Under Dinos - May 30th and 31st

NCScifest: Everyday, Everywhere, Everyone

Visit Our New Online Museum Store

AMOS' newest traveling exhibit!

Why you'll love AMOS:

Become a member!

Curiosity

TRAILBLAZERS

EXPEDITION

EXPEDITION Plus

What do you GET with an AMOS membership?

What do you GIVE with an AMOS membership?

Visit our museum store

Support our mission

Donate today!

Be a sponsor!

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Thank you sponsors!