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Asheville - Pack Place Education, Arts and Science Center

Pack Place Education and Arts Center in Asheville is home to the Asheville Museum of Art, the Colburn Earth Science Museum, the Diana Worth Theatre, and the Health Adventure and YMI Cultural Center. This multi-purpose building was designed to be the cultural hub of downtown Asheville and it has become just that. The man behind the idea for this project was Roger McGuire who lived in Asheville and worked to see his dream become a reality. The Place Education, Arts & Science Center opened in 1992.

Must-see attractions nearby:
Pack Place Education, Arts and Science Center
Address
Pack Place Education, Arts and Science Center
2 South Pack Square
Asheville, NC 28801
United States
Phone 1 (828) 257-4500
Fax 1 (828) 251-5652

Related Attractions

Asheville Art Museum
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.
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0013:00
Close 17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Cost
Adult$ 6.00
Students$ 5.00
Senior$ 5.00
Child 4 & under$ 5.00
All values are in United States Dollars
Colburn Earth and Science Museum (formerly Colburn Gem & Mineral Museum)
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.
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0013:00
Close 17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Cost
Adult$ 6.00
Child$ 5.00
Students$ 5.00
Senior$ 5.00
Child 4 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Health Adventure
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.
Address
Pack Place Education, Arts and Science Center
2 South Pack Square
Asheville, NC 28801
United States
Phone 1 (828) 257-4500
Fax 1 (828) 251-5652
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0013:00
Close 17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Cost
Adult$ 8.50
Students$ 7.50
Senior$ 7.50
Child 12 & under$ 6.00
Child 1 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
YMI Cultural Center
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.
Address
YMI Cultural Center
Box 7301
39 South Market Street
Asheville, NC 28802
United States
Phone 1 (828) 252-4614
Fax 1 (828) 257-4539
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed10:0010:0010:0010:00ClosedClosed
Close 17:0017:0017:0017:00
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