Asheville - Pack Place Education, Arts and Science Center

The Ashville Art Museum in the city of the same name is conveniently located just off Interstate 240. Why not take the exit for Highway 25 and stop in to see what is playing as the museum has a very active event calendar? The Museum also has several permanent exhibits that are well worth checking out and bills itself as the "single visual arts facility serving Western North Carolina". A gift shop is on the premises and it sells unique gifts and regional art.

The Colburn Earth and Science Museum, formerly known as the Colburn Gem & Mineral Museum, features minerals and gems from North Carolina and around the world. The museum also displays a petrology collection and an interactive exhibit on weather and climate.

The museum is well laid out with well marked exhibits and is sure to impress anyone with an interest in this field.

The Health Adventure in Asheville is located in the Pack Place Education, Arts & Science Center. This is a health and science center for children, which deals largely with educating youngsters on health awareness. Children and presented with interactive displays allowing for a fun learning environment. Some of the exhibits include Mr Bones, Nutrispace, Sciencespace and more.

The YMI Cultural Center is one of many spots in Asheville for artistic and musical pursuits. This fine facility is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is easily located by visitors owing to its place in the center of downtown near City Hall. The YMI Cultural Center also exhibits numerous displays, primarily dealing with the history of African Americans in North Carolina. The predecessor to the YMI Cultural Center, the Young Men's Institute was established in this location in 1893.