The mission of the Colburn Earth Science Museum is to foster an appreciation for the earth and its resources and environments through exhibits, educational programming and the care of its collection.

Groupon Membership Buyers

Thank you for your support of science education in Asheville. Welcome to the Colburn Earth Science Museum.

Kids' Night at the Museum

Kids' Night at the Museum will now be a monthly event at the museum due to its' popularity with kids who like to learn while having fun and making new friends! Our next themed Kids' Night will be "Under the Sea" on February 10th.

Summer Camps

Children around a model of Earth

The Colburn Museum is looking forward to another fun filled summer at camp this year! 

The Colburn Educators are working hard to develope a summer camp schedule that  sure to please everyone.  Our summer camp guidewill be posted in early February!   Registration will begin February 6, 2012.

Giant Amethyst on Display at the Colburn

moving the big amethyst four

This took a big effort! The amethyst geode, a gift of Robert Schabilion, hasn't been on view since 2004 - partly because it takes three men to lift it. It's now on public display in the lower lobby of Pack Place.