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Educational Programs
Located in the Old Jail, we have 8 rooms filled with gems and minerals from all over the world!
In fact we have one of the largest collections in the Southeast!
Be sure to stop by our gift shop! We offer jewelry hand-made by our volunteers!
Don't forget to sign our guest book before you leave!!
Note: In June of 2015 Our Museum Garden was registered as a Certified Wildlife Habitat with the National Wildlife Federation!
We also Received a Certificate of Excellence from Tripadvisor!
Hours of Operation
Current hours of operation:
Wed - Sat 12:00-4
New Summer Hours!
And By Appointment
Groups
School Groups and Tour Groups of 10 or more are welcome by appointment!
Please call (828) 369-7262
Upcoming Meeting
Monthly meeting are held on the last Thursday of each month...
Come and enjoy a program having to do with gems, minerals, rock collecting or jewelry making. Guests are always welcome, and you might even win a door prize!
Not a member? Consider joining, it's easy! To join, come to our next meeting or event, stop by the museum, or just ask a member!