The Smith-McDowell House Museum
Have you ever heard of a great place called the Smith-McDowell House Museum? Well, if you have not, then you really need to schedule a trip to see it the next time that you are in Asheville. This place is actually known to be the oldest structure in all of Asheville as well as the very first mansion ever built in the area. Now, it stands as an amazing museum where you can go to learn about all of the culture and history of the region.
There is never an end to all of the wonderful exhibits that you can find at the Smith-McDowell Museum. You can even get your very own tour of the museum and all of its wonderful exhibits when you stop by. Make sure that you bring your camera along when you visit so that you can capture some of the stunning views as well as the antiques that are on display.
The hours that you can stop by for your own exploration of the Smith-McDowell Museum are as follows: Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00AM until 4:00PM and Sundays from 1:00PM until 4:00PM on Sundays. There are regular closings on Mondays as well as all of the major national holidays. The cost of admission is only $5 for adults, $4 for students with a valid ID only, $3 for children ages 5 through 18 and free for children under the age of 5. There are slight price increases during the Christmas season. If you would like to inquire about price changes or if you have any other questions, you may call the Smith-McDowell Museum at (828) 253-9231.
