Hickory - Arts & Science Center of Catawba Valley
The Arts & Science Center of Catawba Valley makes for a fascinating afternoon or day excursion. Located in the pleasant town of Hickory, the Arts & Science Center of Catawba Valley has a wide variety of exhibits, many of which are hands on and interactive. The center also runs an extensive educational program focused on bringing an understanding of science to today's youth. A gift shop is also on the premises and it stocks an interesting assortment of items both educational and fun.
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Arts & Science Center of Catawba Valley
243 Third Avenue NE
Hickory, NC 28603
United States
243 Third Avenue NE
Hickory, NC 28603
United States
Phone 1 (828) 322-8169
Fax 1 (828) 322-1585
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always opened on:
Martin Luther King's Birthday - USA (3rd Monday, January )
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Easter Monday - Christian (Apr 09)
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Easter Monday - Christian (Apr 09)
| Adult | $ 6.00 |
| Students | $ 4.00 |
| Child 18 & under | $ 4.00 |
| Senior over 62 | $ 4.00 |
| Military discount | $ 4.00 |
| Child 3 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop
Related Attractions
Catawba Science Center
The Catawba Science Center, located in Hickory, has a slogan "Where the magic of learning and the science of fun occur everyday". It is an apt slogan as the center has a multitude of fun and interactive displays to delight young and old. The Catawba Science Center also has an active educational program along with a regular rotation of national and international exhibits. Be sure to check to see what's on when you are in town.
All values are in United States Dollars
Catawba Science Center
243 3rd Avenue NE, Box 2431
Hickory, NC 28601-5168
United States
243 3rd Avenue NE, Box 2431
Hickory, NC 28601-5168
United States
Phone 1 (828) 322-8169
Fax 1 (828) 322-1585
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always opened on:
Martin Luther King's Birthday - USA (3rd Monday, January )
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Easter Monday - Christian (Apr 09)
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Easter Monday - Christian (Apr 09)
| Adult | $ 6.00 |
| Students | $ 4.00 |
| Child 18 & under | $ 4.00 |
| Senior over 62 | $ 4.00 |
| Military discount | $ 4.00 |
| Child 3 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop
Hickory Museum of Art
While in Hickory, why not stop in for a little culture at the Hickory Museum of Art. This museum is one of the cultural institutions in town and has a well renown collection of American Art. Another collection of note is the works done in North Carolina clay. The Hickory Museum of Art also hosts traveling exhibits from around the globe, be sure to check in to see what's on display when you will be in town.
Hickory Museum of Art
Box 2572, 234 3rd Avenue NE
Hickory, NC 28601-5016
United States
Box 2572, 234 3rd Avenue NE
Hickory, NC 28601-5016
United States
Phone 1 (828) 327-8576
Fax 1 (828) 327-7281
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
