Asheville Museum of History
History Museum
Why pick this one
Asheville Museum of History presents five gallery spaces covering thousands of years of Western North Carolina history inside the historic Smith-McDowell House.
Best for
- Learning about Western North Carolina history
- Visitors interested in historic homes and regional architecture
- History lectures, hikes, and walking tours
- Families and educators seeking local history programs
- North Carolina residents visiting on the first Wednesday for free admission
Look elsewhere if
- Visits requiring daily or late-night museum hours
- Visitors seeking a museum focused outside Western North Carolina history
Specialties
- Western North Carolina history exhibits
- Historic house guided tours
- History lectures
- History hikes and outdoor programs
- Educational traveling trunks
Certifications
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
What makes them different
- Five gallery spaces cover thousands of years of Western North Carolina history
- Located in the historic Smith-McDowell House
- Offers monthly lectures, tours, and hikes
- Provides virtual exhibits, storymaps, and recorded programs
- North Carolina residents receive free admission on the first Wednesday of each month
- Serves
- Asheville
Distilled from this business's own website.
Contact & Location
- Address
- 283 Victoria Rd, Asheville, NC 28801
- Phone
- +18282539231
- Website
- https://www.ashevillehistory.org/
- info@ashevillehistory.org
Services
- Permanent and changing exhibits
- Guided museum tours
- Lectures and history programs
- Walking and hiking tours
- Virtual exhibits
- Recorded programs
- Youth education programs
- Venue rental
- Collections and research resources