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Free Mineral Identification every Wednesday from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

 

   

 

CALENDAR
Please call the Museum at (828) 254-7162 for more information or to register for any programs.

April

Wednesday, April 2
First Wednesday:
Free Admission
3:00 - 5:00 pm

Tuesday, April 8
Junior Rockhounds
Tuesday Session
4:00 - 4:45 pm

Wednesday, April 9
Junior Rockhounds
Wednesday Session
4:00 - 4:45 pm

Tuesday, April 15
Climate Change Lecture: Panel Discussion
“What Does Climate Change Mean for the Future? – Challenges to our Water Systems and Infrastructures”
Diana Wortham Theatre
followed by a reception at the Colburn
7:00 pm

Thursday, April 17
Homeschool Program:
Quarry Trip: Geology!
10:00 am - 12:00 noon

Saturday, April 19
Birds of Prey at the Colburn
11:00 am

Thursday, April 24
Science Sisters
4:00 - 4:45 pm

Saturday, April 26
Peregrine Hike to Looking Glass Rock
10:00 am

MAY

Wednesday, May 7, 3 – 5
Free Wednesday

Tuesday, May 14, 4 – 5
Tuesday Rockhounds Meeting

Wednesday, May 15, 4 – 5
Wednesday Rockhounds Meeting

Thursday, May 15, 10 – 11
Homeschool Class at the Grove Stone Quarry: Stream Biology

Saturday, May 17, 10 - 5
Geologic Rafting Trip

Saturday, May 24, 10:30 – 12
Geology Walk

Monday, May 26, 9 - 5
Memorial Day; Museum Offices Closed

JUNE

Wednesday, June 6, 3 – 5
Free Wednesday

Friday, June 13 – Sunday, June 15, all day
Gem Fest!

Saturday, June 14, 10:30 - 12
Downtown Geology Walk

Monday, June 16 – Friday, June 20, 9 - 5
Summer Camp: Cosmic Camp

Monday, June 23 – Friday, June 27, 9 - 5
Summer Camp: Pack Place Potpourri

JULY

Wednesday, July 2, 3 – 5
Free Wednesday

Friday, July 4, 9 – 5
Museum Open; Offices Closed

Monday, July 7 – Friday, July 11, 9 - 5
Summer Camp: Green Guardians

Monday, July 14 – Friday, July 18, 8:30 – 12:30
Summer Camp: Science Sprouts

Monday, July 21 – Friday, July 25, 9 - 5
Summer Camp: Science Sisters

Friday, July 25 – Sunday, July 27
Bele Chere: Museum Closed; Visit the Colburn Booth!

Monday, July 28 – Friday, August 1, 9 - 5
Summer Camp: Green Guardians

AUGUST

Wednesday, August 6, 3 – 5
Free Wednesday

Monday, August 4 – Friday, August 8, 9 - 5
Summer Camp: Cosmic Camp

and more! Join the Colburn today to make sure you don't miss out on any of our wonderful programs. Members get early notification as well as special pricing and Museum admission is always free for all Members.

 

 

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2 South Pack Square, Asheville, NC
Phone: 828-254-7162 || Fax: 828-257-4505
Open Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 until 5 p.m.; Closed Monday