Mountains Region, North Carolina Museums
Avery County Historical Museum
The museum was formed to collect, preserve and display vital information, photographs and artifacts about people, events and places that make up the history of Avery County and this area.Circa 1912
Smith-McDowell House Museum
Relive the Victorian era at Asheville's oldest house (circa 1840)
Waldensian Museum
Historic Museum that is a central repository for the many distinctively Waldensian artifacts relating to the founding and origin of the Town of Valdese.Open Sunday 3 - 5 P.M. April - October.
Caldwell Heritage Museum
Artifactual photographic and demographic exhibits and displays depicting the history and heritage of Caldwell County.
Canton Area Historical Museum
A mountain heritage museum. You will get a glimpse of the past and aspects of our early life. We have attempted to preserve artifacts, records and pictures of early time and development.
Western North Carolina Air Museum
The Western North Carolina Air Museum is the first air museum in the state of North Carolina known as the "first in flight"
Mineral and Lapidary Museum of Henderson Co., Inc
The Mineral & Lapidary Museum which opened in November of 1997
Mountain Heritage Center
The permanent exhibition features the 18
Macon County Historical Museum
Historial museum of Macon County's Appalachian culture located in the historic Pendergrass Building in downtown Franklin. An educational and fun experience for all!
Museum of American Cut & Engraved Glass
Antique cut and engraved glass made in America between 1876 and 1916.
Rural Life Museum
Museum on the Mars Hill College Campus showing the history and culture of the Southern Appalachian Region and Madison County.
Museum of N.C. Minerals
Exhibits feature minerals and gems found in North Carolina. Fun, interactive displays explain the importance of mining in the region.
Polk County Historical Museum
The former RR Depot now houses treasures from the past; over 500 artifacts;
Rutherford County Farm Museum
Display of artifacts reflecting life on the farm and in textile mills in late 18th and eary 19th century Rutherford County. In addition, 200
Mountain Farm Museum
Collection of 10 historic farm buildings moved in the early 1950
Oconaluftee Indian Village
Re-creates an authentic 18
Museum of the Cherokee Indian
After a $3.5 million renovation, the museum reopened in June 1998. The new museum combines technology (computer-generated images, holographic imaging, specialty lighting and audio)
Cherokee Heritage Museum
Located at Saunooke Village, the Museum highlights Cherokee'
Jim Bob Tinsley Museum
Museum of the Amercian cowboy, the great outdoors and Carolina Mountain Heritage. Recently established the Transylvania County - North Carolina Heritage Center.
Mystery Hill - Heritage & Native Artifact Museums
A self-guided tour of four fun-filled areas. The Mystery House offers the challenge of a gravity room where the theories of Sir Isaac Newton are challenged. Stand at a 45