Check out our January STEAM Lab Series: Hide and Seek! Here through Jan 31st.

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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News, Events, & Insights

Dinner Under Dinos: A Parent's Night Out

Who says adults get to have all the fun during restaurant week?
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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STEAM Lab in February: Push and Pull

Embark on a quest to battle balanced and unbalanced forces!

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NCScifest: Everyday, Everywhere, Everyone

AMOS’ Oral History project on community and climate resiliency in Western North Carolina

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AMOS After Hours: Reaction and Attraction

Looking for something STEAM-y to do this Valentine’s? Join AMOS After Hours, an adults-only night with fun hands-on experiences and activities exploring the science of attraction and reaction.

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STEAM Lab in January: Hide and Seek!

How do animals play hide and seek?

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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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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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