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Under the Stars - AMOS's Annual Fundraiser
2025-11-14 18:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | highland brewing, 12 Old Charlotte Highway, Suite 200, Asheville, NC, 28803, United States
Join us for our 11th Annual Fundraiser – Friday Nov. 14th!

Under the Stars is our evening of celebrating the way we connect to serve our STEAM community, reflecting on our past year, and helping shape our mission for the year ahead.

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General Admission: $75
VIP: $125.00
Friday, November 14th, 6:30pm-9:30 pm, VIP reception from 5:30 pm-6:30 pm
Highland Brewing Company Event Center | 12 Old Charlotte Highway, Suite 200
Silent & Live Auction | Local Beer & Wine | Out of This World Food | Special Music Guest
The Asheville Museum of Science could not serve our mission of expanding access to STEM education all across WNC without the generous support of a caring and passionate community. We invite you to join our growing network of science supporters by sponsoring Under the Stars 2025!
When you sponsor AMOS at Under the Stars, you’re becoming a vital part of an ecosystem that helps raise the next generation of problem solvers and question askers. This year at UTS, we’re over the moon to celebrate the possibility of expanding the museum’s footprint and providing more room for innovative and engaging approaches to hands-on learning.
Learn more about sponsoring Under the Stars 2025 here!
In Kind Donation Form

Puppet Workshop
2025-11-15 10:30 - 13:00 | Asheville Museum of Science, 43 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Join AMOS Educators, in partnership with the upcoming performance of ‘Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Story, for a puppet making workshop on Saturday, November 15th. Learn about how artists used Newton’s Laws of Motion to bring art to life through the magic of puppetry. Activity is free with admission.
Complete a nutcracker-themed scavenger hunt to enter a raffle for four free tickets to see Nutcracker! on December 9th. Or use code “SLED” at checkout to unlock 15% off your ticket order. Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/2D00627C9D4461D3

Dinner Under Dinos
2025-12-13 17:30 - 20:30 | Asheville Museum of Science, 43 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
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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This fun-filled night includes cheese pizza from a local vendor, free exhibit play, scavenger hunts for special prizes, and an optional kid-friendly movie. Parent drop-off begins at 5:30 with a pickup time between 8:30-9:00, plenty of time for you to enjoy a meal and get in a little shopping!
Dinner Under Dinos is for children 5+. All children must be able to go to the bathroom independently. Children may also bring a cozy blanket, water bottle, snacks or an alternative meal. For more info contact edu@ashevillescience.org.
Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm (Child(ren) must be picked up no later than 9:00pm; late fees apply after 9:00)
Age: 5+ * All children must be able to use the restroom independently to participate.

Cost: First Child = $35.00; Additional Sibling = $30.00

Winter Science Camp
2025-12-22 08:45 - 15:30, 2025-12-29 08:45 - 15:30, 2025-12-30 08:45 - 15:30, 2026-01-02 08:45 - 15:30 | Asheville Museum of Science, 43 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
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Winter Science Camp
2025-12-23 08:45 - 15:30 | Asheville Museum of Science, 43 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Each day is filled with expert-designed STEAM programming to contribute to our campers’ interest in and understanding of concepts ranging from forensics and celestial navigation to chemistry.
Register for one or more of 5 fun-filled days of science camp over the winter break: Dec 22, Dec. 23, Dec 29, Dec. 30 and Jan. 2, with a different science theme each day! Click here for details>>>
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STEAM Lab: Science of Cycles
2026-01-01 - 2026-01-31 | Asheville Museum of Science, 43 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Some natural cycles move in many directions and some follow a clear path. From metamorphosis to the rock cycle, our STEAM lab activities will have you travelling along the cycles of Earth and Space to discover what makes each cycle distinct.
STEAM Lab is open during regular AMOS operating hours pending any special closures. For more information on STEAM Lab programming call our Front Desk at 828-254-7162.

Gear Up: The Science of Bikes
2026-01-22 08:00 - 2026-05-14 17:00 | NC
GEAR UP: The Science of Bikes is a combination of interactive stations and displays encouraging exploration and discovery centered around the history, design, and engineering of the bicycle.
The invention of the bicycle made an immediate impact on society and personal mobility and helped to shape our culture. Like any great invention, it has been upgraded and adapted over the years. Because the bicycle is so commonplace, it is easy to take for granted how it actually works.
At GEAR UP, visitors discover how the bicycle is an elegant example of basic science principles. They learn how bikes work; what the history/evolution of the bike is; the science and technology behind the machine; and how bikes have impacted our culture.
GEAR UP is a combination of interactive hands-on stations and a collection of over 14 vintage bicycles ranging from the Victorian-era Penny Farthing to customized lowriders, big wheels, and clown bikes.
Visitors can view the collection and engage with many fun interactive exhibits exploring forces and motion, material science, and engineering. Pedal a crank to generate power, roll balls down a series of ramps, mix colors, etc.
Like the bicycle itself, the exhibition has been designed to appeal to people of all ages and with diverse interests, from STEM to design to history to art.

Dinner Under Dinos
2026-01-23 17:30 - 20:30, 2026-01-24 17:30 - 20:30, 2026-02-21 17:30 - 20:30, 2026-05-02 17:30 - 20:30 | Asheville Museum of Science, 43 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Parents- enjoy a night out downtown during Asheville’s Restaurant Week while treating your kid(s) to a special after-hours event just for them- dinner and a movie at AMOS!
Click here for tickets!
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This fun-filled night includes cheese pizza from a local vendor, free exhibit play, scavenger hunts for special prizes, and an optional kid-friendly movie. Parent drop-off begins at 5:30 with a pickup time between 8:30-9:00, plenty of time for you to enjoy a meal and get in a little shopping!
Dinner Under Dinos is for children 5+. All children must be able to go to the bathroom independently. Children may also bring a cozy blanket, water bottle, snacks or an alternative meal. For more info contact edu@ashevillescience.org.
Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm – Child(ren) must be picked up no later than 9:00pm; late fees apply after 9:00.
Age: 5+ * All children must be able to use the restroom independently to participate.

Cost: First Child = $35.00; Additional Sibling = $30.00

STEAM Lab: Bump It! Set It! Spike It!
2026-03-01 10:00 - 2026-03-30 17:00 | Asheville Museum of Science, 43 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
March is here, and Asheville is buzzing with high-energy action! As the Southern Conference (SoCon) volleyball frenzy sweeps through town, we’re diving into the thrilling science behind the sport.
Join AMOS in the STEAM Lab this month and get ready to discover how our bodies move when we play. Ever wonder about the physics behind a perfectly aimed set, the force behind a crushing spike, or the body mechanics of a diving dig? From Newton’s Laws to mastering momentum, we are uncovering the “how” behind the hits. Join us all month long to explore how science helps us play smarter, jump higher, and spike harder!
Let’s get technical—and active—this March!

Exploring Perspective
2026-03-03 08:45 - 15:30 | Asheville Museum of Science, 43 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Exploring Perspective
At this one-day collaborative workshop between the Asheville Art Museum and Asheville Museum of Science, campers will observe and interpret the natural world from the microscopic to the landscape scale, and practice using tools and techniques from microscopes to impressionistic landscape painting.
Campers who are currently in Third through Fifth Grades are eligible for this one-day workshop held on a teacher in-service day for Asheville City and Buncombe County Schools. Campers will spend half the day at the art museum and the other half at the science museum. At the art museum the campers will visit the galleries and create art in the Studio. At the science museum the campers will explore exhibits and make observations in the STEAM lab using microscopes and hand lenses.
Campers will be walked between the art museum at 2 South Pack Square and the science museum at 43 Patton Ave. Detailed drop off and pick up instructions will be emailed to you within a few days of the camp date. Aftercare is available at Asheville Museum of Science from 3:30 – 5:00 pm with separate registration.
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After Hours: Gears and Beers
2026-03-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Asheville Museum of Science, 43 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Come celebrate the opening of AMOS’ newest exhibit Gear Up: The Science of Bikes!

See 14 vintage bicycles throughout time and explore the physics and material science behind them with hands-on interactives.

Enjoy complimentary DISSOLVR beers curated alongside Gear Up’s bike collection!
Find your own cycling community and connect with Asheville on Bikes.
Come out and meet the Blue Ridge Dirt Skrrts- Asheville’s all women biking club and learn more about their upcoming Bike Bash!
Cycle back in time with Buncombe County Special Collections!
Meet up with the folks at the ReCylcery and learn about open-sourced bike repair!
Test out the physics of “Ghost Riding the Whip” w/the AMOS EDU team and craft your own material science spokecard to take home.

Special DJ set by Asheville FM’s Ecstatic Listening!

We promise it’ll be a wheelie good time.
Must be 21+. Pre-registration is strongly recommended. Tickets are $25 online/$30 at the door.
GET YOUR TICKETS HERE

Science Matters in the STEAM Lab
2026-04-01 10:00 - 2026-04-30 17:00 | Asheville Museum of Science, 43 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States

April in the STEAM Lab: Science Matters
2026-04-01 10:00 - 2026-04-30 17:00 | Asheville Museum of Science, 43 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
The North Carolina Science Festival (NCSciFest), presented by RTI International, will return for its 16th year this April, with the theme “Science Matters.” An initiative of Morehead Planetarium and Science Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the festival highlights the essential role of science in everyday life and expands access to hands-on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) learning opportunities.
Science Matters Morehead director Todd Boyette said, “The theme of Science Matters reflects how science touches every part of our daily lives in North Carolina, from our communities and economy to our health and environment. Science absolutely matters, and this is why we are excited to bring this event to the state once again in 2026.”
AMOS is excited to participate in NC SciFest this April with our STEAM Lab theme: Science Matters: Play and Create! We will have six space-themed games created by third grade students as part of Galaxy Games, a partnership between Buncombe County Schools and Asheville Museum of Science.. Come play games, learn about the solar system, create your own game pieces, and have a great time. Science Matters because it’s a great way to engage kids in learning, strengthen literacy, and develop skills in working together. See you in the STEAM Lab this April!

Spring Break Camp Day 1
2026-04-06 08:45 - 15:30 | Asheville Museum of Science, 43 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Spring into STEAM!
Join AMOS for our Spring Break camp! Participate in STEAM-based activities games, try your hand at art projects that incorporate science and math, and experiment with new tools and materials in our tinkering challenges!
Spend your Spring Break having fun and exploring science at our STEAM camp! Discover, create, and play all week long with cool experiments and hands-on activities for kids in Kindergarten – Fifth grades. Sign up for the whole week or pick and choose individual days.
Camp Themes

Monday 4/6 – Kids’ Chemistry Lab
Tuesday 4/7 – Space Explorers
Wednesday 4/8 – Archeology in Action
Thursday 4/9 – Plants and Pollination
Friday 4/10 – Our Watery World

New: Half-day option just for Kindergarten and First graders! (Or sign them up for full day.)
Drop Off

all campers: 8:45 – 9:00 am.

Pick Up

half-day campers: 11:45am-12:15pm
all-day campers: 3:00-3:30pm

Aftercare

available for all-day campers (additional fee): 3:30 – 5:00 pm

Register here>>>

Spring Break Camp Day 2
2026-04-07 08:45 - 15:30 | Asheville Museum of Science, 43 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States

Spring Break Camp Day 3
2026-04-08 08:45 - 15:30 | Asheville Museum of Science, 43 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States

Spring Break Camp Day 4
2026-04-09 08:45 - 15:30 | Asheville Museum of Science, 43 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States

Spring Break Camp Day 5
2026-04-10 08:45 - 15:30 | Asheville Museum of Science, 43 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States

Mornings at the Museum: Five and Under
2026-05-08 08:00 - 11:00 | Asheville Museum of Science, 43 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Come celebrate Mother’s Day at AMOS with our first ever littles only event. For the price of our standard admission, enjoy two hours of littles only time on the floor, Mommy and Me yoga, STEAM Storytime, and a little’s art studio hosted by Light + Love Arts. And as an extra special thank you to the moms, enjoy complementary coffee and pastries provided by Old Europe.
*Mornings at the Museum is an event for children five and under, and their families. We appreciate your understanding as we work on fostering an environment specifically for littles and families. AMOS will open to the public at 10:00AM.
Buy Tickets Here!
Adult/Child Tickets: $11.50
Children Under Two: Free

Homeschool Takeover: National Museum Day!
2026-05-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Asheville Museum of Science, 43 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Homeschoolers: We’ve made a day just for you!
In celebration of National Museum Day, homeschoolers will spend the morning stepping into the role of the AMOS team! Explore what it takes to run and curate a museum through interactive STEAM activities supported by AMOS staff. Dive into the world of exhibit curation, STEAM education, and museum management, while completing STEAM challenges. Try out all three roles, and complete all three challenges, to see what prizes we may have in store…
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And there’s no better day to kick off our new homeschool ticket pricing, than our homeschool takeover! Homeschoolers are now eligible for a 20% discount on their admission pricing with a valid NCDPEI ID (or local state’s regional equivalent). Additionally, for limited time only AMOS memberships will be 10% off to homeschoolers–AMOS makes an amazing co-op outing, or even a weekday field trip!

Sonic Sensation
2026-05-22 10:00 - 2026-09-07 17:00 | Asheville Museum of Science, 43 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
The Asheville Museum of Science presents Sonic Sensation, developed by Sciencenter (Ithaca, NY). On view at AMOS May-early September, 2026.
Come experience our sonic world to closely examine the ways we perceive sound, the physics of hearing, and how to tinker with decibels, amplitude, frequency and sound waves to make your own unique beeps and boops.
Make a movie soundtrack, match sounds, shriek louder than a howler monkey in the Scream Chamber! Try to distinguish between high and low pitches, make music through dance moves, launch sound waves through an ear drum, and send some seriously sonic signals direct to your brain.
Sonic Sensation presents a fun and lively opportunity to explore the science of sound in our daily lives.

Summer Science Camps
2026-06-15 08:45 - 2026-08-07 15:30 | Asheville Museum of Science, 43 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
The discovery that happens at AMOS camps makes concrete, measurable contributions to student success, not only in the classroom environment, but in broader measures of youth development, maturity, and career success.
Each week is filled with expert-designed STEAM programming to contribute to our campers’ interest in and understanding of concepts ranging from exploring our natural world, and computer programming to chemistry.
In 2026 we are offering three camp age ranges: 1) rising kindergarten and first graders, 2) rising second and third graders, and 3) rising fourth and fifth graders. Registration for week-long packages begins January 12 and will be open through August 2. Registration for single days of camp will be available April 13 through August 6.
Changes This Summer

Three camp age ranges:

rising kindergarten and first graders
rising second and third graders
rising fourth and fifth graders.

Registration dates:

Week-long packages: January 12 through August 2
Single days of camp: April 13 through August 6

Registering for multiple weeks or multiple campers?

Contact us for assistance
828.254.7162
camps@ashevillescience.org

Summer Camp 2026 Weekly Themes

Week 1: June 15-19: Paleontology and Archaeology: Campers will explore fossils and evidence of the past with hands-on activities.

Rising K-1st Week 1 Registration>>>
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Week 2: June 22-26: Tinkering Workshop: Campers will be introduced to the use of tools and materials with imaginative prompts.

Rising K-1st Week 2 Registration>>>
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Week 3: June 29 – July 3: Space Explorers: Campers will explore outer space!

Rising K-1st Week 3 Registration>>>
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Week 4: July 6-10: The Natural World: From animals and plants to rocks and volcanos, campers will be surprised by the natural world.

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Week 5: July 13-17: The Art of Science: Campers will be amazed at the ways science and art are interconnected!

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Week 6: July 20-24: Chemistry: Campers will experiment with everyday chemicals to explore concepts like pH, capillary action, and chemical reactions.

Rising K-1st Week 6 Registration>>>
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Week 7: July 27 – July 31: Forces and Energy: Campers have fun with physics concepts to make things drop, stop and roll!

Rising K-1st Week 7 Registration>>>
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Week 8: August 3 – 7: The Art of Science II: Campers will continue to be amazed at the ways science and art are interconnected!

Rising K-1st Week 8 Registration>>>
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Measurement Rules!
2026-09-23 10:00 - 2027-01-11 17:00 | Asheville Museum of Science, 43 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
A FEATURED EXHIBITION FROM CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF PITTSBURGH
The Asheville Museum of Science presents Measurement Rules, developed by Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh, PA). On view September 23rd-January 10th, 2027.
Measurement is an essential part of our lives, but not always easy to understand. Gauge height, distance, volume and more in Measurement Rules, an interactive exhibit that introduces visitors to various units of measurement. Master the basics and then begin to compare, classify and categorize different ways to measure using traditional—and not-so-traditional—tools. Hands-on experiences allow visitors to understand measurement in relation to the world around them, collaborate with others and become confident in the language of measurement. In this exhibit, visitors can:

Step on the Chicken Scale to see how many chickens they weigh!

Count Five Mississippi’s and see how close they can get to doing it in five actual seconds.

Measure balls of different sizes using tools such as rulers, calipers, and gauges. Sort the balls into the shoots to test their measurements.

Use the cubic blocks to build animals at the Block Table. Visitors can guess how many one inch blocks they used to build their animal and then count to see if their guess was right. The number of one inch blocks used equals the animal’s volume!
