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!

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

Summer 2022 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 (3PM) on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.

Summer 2022 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.