Mineral & Lapidary Museum 400 North Main Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792

"Great little museum that punches way above its weight and has a fantastic volunteer staff. A well stocked gift shop, but no charge to get in. Well worth your time, be it a few minutes or an hour or two!"

"I enjoyed this small but very educational museum. The admission is FREE but they accept donations. There are awesome displays of different gems, crystals, fossils, petrified wood, shark teeth and fluorescent gems. You can purchase geodes and split them right there! Absolutely stunning collection on display."

"This is an awesome "hidden gem" in downtown Hendersonville. The volunteers here were so friendly and knowledgeable. We learned so much during our short visit. The highlight for me as a lifelong dinosaur lover was their skull cast of an adult Tyrannosaurus Rex."

"I would highly suggest anyone visit this museum if they have any interest at all in rocks and minerals or fossils! This has been my go-to stop for a rock and mineral shopping haul for two years since I finally discovered its existence (long overdue)! The volunteers are always so friendly and helpful. They are knowledgeable and passionate about the exhibits and they are very kind about helping you with any purchases you make while at the museum. There are so many things to see here although the museum is small so please don’t be discouraged by the appearance of the room when you first enter! Take in everything! Each piece is incredible in its own right and they really take pride in everything they display. Also… you cannot beat the prices here. I LOVE buying way too many rocks and minerals for my own good because I know I’m getting an absolute steal. So take the trip, take a chance, whatever you need to do, it’s worth it to go into this museum!!!"