Best Museums & Educational Spots For Kids

Explore the best best museums & educational spots for kids options for kids and families in Asheville

Asheville Art Museum

Asheville Art Museum

Exhibits of contemporary American art. Collection of American art from the 20th & 21st centuries, plus art-related programs for all ages.

2 S Pack Square, Asheville, NC 28801

Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center

Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center

Campus-affliated arts center & gallery. Campus arts hub showcasing multimedia works of college-affiliated artists, with rotating exhibits.

120 College St, Asheville, NC 28801

Asheville Museum of Science

Asheville Museum of Science

Interactive exhibits & children's events. Small science museum featuring playful, hands-on exhibits, plus various events for children.

43 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

Woolworth Walk

Woolworth Walk

All kinds of local art & a soda fountain. Woolworth-store-now-gallery featuring diverse works by 175 local artists & a restored soda fountain.

25 Haywood St, Asheville, NC 28801

Thomas Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site

Thomas Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site

Former author home & landmark museum. Memorial museum in the childhood home of writer Thomas Wolfe, with exhibits & educational programs.

52 N Market St, Asheville, NC 28801, United States

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blue spiral 1

Modern 3-story art gallery. Large 3-floor gallery for varied contemporary works by around 100 Southeastern artists.

38 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

Asheville Iron Sculpture

Asheville Iron Sculpture

Visit this great place for kids and families!

6 Battery Park Ave #4, Asheville, NC 28801

Asheville Pinball Museum

Asheville Pinball Museum

Unique spot for all-you-can-play pinball. All-you-can-play arcade featuring 75+ pinball machines & classic video games, plus beer & soda.

1 Battle Square Ste 1b, Asheville, NC 28801, United States

Asheville Botanical Garden

Asheville Botanical Garden

Lush oasis of native Appalachian plants. A half-mile trail meanders through these gardens that feature 600+ species of Appalachian plants.

151 WT Weaver Blvd, Asheville, NC 28804

The Adventure Center of Asheville

The Adventure Center of Asheville

Visit this great place for kids and families!

85 Expo Dr, Asheville, NC 28806

Grovewood Village

Grovewood Village

Art galleries in charming surrounds. Quaint, historic place with artist studios, museums & a sculpture garden, plus a restaurant.

111 Grovewood Rd, Asheville, NC 28804, United States

Biltmore Industries Homespun Museum

Biltmore Industries Homespun Museum

Historic fabric-industry exhibits. Museum inside a former weaving factory specializing in wool, with historic photos & machinery.

111 Grovewood Rd, Asheville, NC 28804

Biltmore

Biltmore

Historic mansion with gardens & tours. George W. Vanderbilt’s iconic French Renaissance château features 250 rooms, lavish gardens & tours.

Asheville, NC 28803

Amherst at Deerpark

Amherst at Deerpark

Visit this great place for kids and families!

63 Deer Park Rd, Asheville, NC 28803

The Biltmore Legacy

The Biltmore Legacy

Visit this great place for kids and families!

197 Dairy Rd, Asheville, NC 28803

Western North Carolina Nature Center

Western North Carolina Nature Center

Zoo with more than 60 animal species. A zoo exploring flora & fauna of the Southern Appalachian region, with more than 60 animal species.

75 Gashes Crk Rd, Asheville, NC 28805, United States

Southern Highland Craft Guild, Folk Art Center

Southern Highland Craft Guild, Folk Art Center

Showcase for Southern Appalachian crafts. Galleries of traditional & modern Southern Appalachian crafts, with a library & gift shop.

382 Blue Rdg Pkwy, Asheville, NC 28805

Biltmore Conservatory

Biltmore Conservatory

Visit this great place for kids and families!

1 Lodge St, Asheville, NC 28803, United States

Baker Exhibit Center

Baker Exhibit Center

Visit this great place for kids and families!

20 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806

The North Carolina Arboretum

The North Carolina Arboretum

Gardens & nature trails on 434 acres. Arboretum in a forest with mountain views, gardens & a bonsai exhibit, plus hiking & biking paths.

20 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806

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