The Colburn Earth Science Museum
Soar to a whole new level when you visit the amazing Colburn Earth Science Museum in Asheville. It is truly unbelievable that there is actually so much to see and do all piled into one great museum. Adults and children alike are sure to find excitement and education all rolled into one when they plan a visit to this interesting place.
What do you think you will have the most fun learning about? Have you ever wondered exactly how the Earth makes gems? If so, this is the place to find out all about it. You can also find out all about the tons of different minerals that you can find in the local Asheville area as well as the world.
Find out all about Gemology, Oceanography and even Paleontology. There is also Meteorology, Astronomy, Geology, and Mineralogy all waiting for you when you walk through the doors at the 2 South Pack Square location. There is also a great place to shop on the premises called the Crystal Pocket Gift Shop where you can find all sorts of completely amazing treasures and souvenirs.
The hours that you may stop by for fun in learning are from 10:00AM until 5:00PM Tuesday through Saturday and 1:00PM until 5:00PM on Sunday. There are regular closings on Mondays as well as all of the major national holidays, so be sure to plan your visit accordingly. The cost of admission is only $4 for adults, $3 for senior citizens and students with a valid identification, $3 for children with kids under the age of 4 getting in for free.
What do you think you will have the most fun learning about? Have you ever wondered exactly how the Earth makes gems? If so, this is the place to find out all about it. You can also find out all about the tons of different minerals that you can find in the local Asheville area as well as the world.
Find out all about Gemology, Oceanography and even Paleontology. There is also Meteorology, Astronomy, Geology, and Mineralogy all waiting for you when you walk through the doors at the 2 South Pack Square location. There is also a great place to shop on the premises called the Crystal Pocket Gift Shop where you can find all sorts of completely amazing treasures and souvenirs.
The hours that you may stop by for fun in learning are from 10:00AM until 5:00PM Tuesday through Saturday and 1:00PM until 5:00PM on Sunday. There are regular closings on Mondays as well as all of the major national holidays, so be sure to plan your visit accordingly. The cost of admission is only $4 for adults, $3 for senior citizens and students with a valid identification, $3 for children with kids under the age of 4 getting in for free.
