Colburn Earth Science Museum

Description

The Colburn Earth Science Museum, a downtown fixture since 1960, began as the Colburn Gem and Mineral Museum. Still home to the amazing collection of gems and minerals that have made it world-renowned, the Colburn expanded its mission in 2002 to include other Earth sciences. With all-ages, interactive, hands-on exhibits about geology, plate tectonics, meteorology the history of mining in Western North Carolina and meteorology and climatology, the Colburn Earth Science Museum is a place where the Earth comes alive. Located on the lower level of Pack Place in the heart of Asheville near restaurants and shops, a visit to the Colburn is an adventure of discovery the whole family will enjoy.