We are excited that we will be re-opening very soon! We are working hard to open on Saturday, April 10th - hours and safety protocols will be updated soon!
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!
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
Re-opening Soon!
Please check back for updated days & hours
Regular Hours are:
May 1st - Oct 31st
MONDAY - SATURDAY
12pm to 4pm
Nov. 1st - April 30th
Saturdays
12pm-4pm
And By Appointment
Groups
School Groups and Tour Groups of 10 or more are welcome by appointment!
Groups call (828) 369-7262
Upcoming Meeting
Monthly meeting are held via Zoom, in-person meetings may resume soon! Please check back!
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!