Asheville Museum of Science,
43 Patton Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801
About Us

The Asheville Museum of Science (AMOS) is located at 43 Patton Avenue in Asheville, North Carolina, United States. This museum is a popular tourist attraction and a hub for experiential science learning, discovery, and exploration in Western North Carolina. Visitors of all ages can explore, play, and learn through interactive, hands-on exhibits that aim to spark imagination, fuel passion for discovery, and foster lifelong curiosity.
AMOS offers a variety of programs and events, including a 9-week summer program filled with fun, learning, and games. The museum also invites visitors to support local STEAM education and exhibits through the Museum Beautification Project.
For guaranteed admission, visitors can purchase tickets online for timed entry. Walk-ins are accommodated based on capacity. Please note that the museum may have adjusted hours for inclement weather or holidays.
AMOS is a participating member of the ASTC Passport Program, offering discounts for ASTC members. Additionally, the museum provides 50% off admission for members of qualifying organizations. AMOS is also part of the North Carolina Grassroots Science Museums collaborative, with education funding provided by the North Carolina General Assembly.
If you believe in the power of science and STEAM education to make a positive impact on our world, consider joining the Science Circle at AMOS. Your support can help inspire the next generation of curious minds.
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Hours open
Monday:
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday:
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Reviews
"Went here during our vacation in Asheville on a rainy day with two toddlers. It is small but mighty and everyone in the family fully enjoyed the experience! Lots for toddlers to get into for playing and learning! My sister and I even learned to make a knitting machine and made our first mini scarves! So fun and cool! All the employees are super friendly and amazing! Very kid and adult friendly! They had fun scavenger hunt too where you can get a cool rock or stickers at the end! So glad we spent some of our vacation here!"
"It’s very good place to kids to learn about science.it’s not so big but it’s good for kids to stay and learn. The working stuff in front desk is very nice too."
"Great hands-on science museum for kids! It's three large rooms and a gift shop, admission is $10 a person. The staff was over and above cheerful, helpful, and encouraging! We LOVED the 10-15 scavenger hunts they had available. After the completion of each scavenger hunt around the museum the kids got to pick a small stone or a sticker prize..our kids wanted to do them all and the staff were so encouraging and helpful towards them. There's enough for all ages and even a small play house with a slide and a soft toddler play zone."
"Small science center. Very nice, and interactive. The scavenger hunts were excellent and the kids loved their free crystal prize. They did everything in 90min before asking to leave."
"My boyfriend and I are 22 years old, and we found this place on Google prior to coming to Asheville. We love science museums, especially museums with geology exhibits. The museum, upon us entering, definitely made us think that we were probably too old to be there. But, the museum staff were welcoming, and they even told us we could check out the place before paying admission. We quite frankly were okay with paying the admission to support the museum. They have scavenger hunts that are honestly pretty challenging. I definitely think that this is a great place for kids. There are a lot of interactive exhibits, and I honestly was very entertained by some of them myself. We spent about an hour in the museum, which, for $10 each, is pretty nice. I bought a bunch of stickers at their gift shop, and spent about $10 in the gift shop. The AMOS stickers they sell are very high quality and look great on my car. I really enjoyed my time here!"
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