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Schiele Museum of Natural History

Gastonia, North Carolina

History, Natural History, Planetarium, Science

Located in Gastonia, North Carolina, the Schiele Museum has provided the community with exceptional educational resources and opportunities for exploration since its founding in 1961. Through the generosity of Bud and Lilly Schiele, the museum began with a collection of animals, and has expanded throughout the years to include a variety of exhibits, planetarium, nature trail, farm, and a Catawba Indian village. Accredited by the American Association of Museums and an Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, The Schiele is a leading destination for students and families across the region.

Senator Sam J. Ervin Jr., Library and Museum

Morganton, North Carolina

Culture, History, Library, University

Housed in the Phifer Learning Resources Center Library at Western Piedmont Community College, the goal of the Senator Sam J. Ervin, Jr. Library and Museum is to provide scholars and students with a wide range of resource information concerning the life of Senator Ervin, the United States Constitution, Constitutional and political history with emphasis on the Watergate era, and U.S. and North Carolina legal and general history. Included as part of the Library/Museum is an exact replica of the Senator'r Morganton home library. In addition, the Dr. Jean Conyers Ervin Mark Twain Collection is also part of the Ervin Library.

Snow Camp Historical Society, Inc.

Snow Camp, North Carolina

Art, History, Historical Society

Historic site with 30 plus Quaker meetinghouses, museums, log kitchens, artifacts from late 1700's to early 1900's.

Swannanoa Valley Museum

Black Mountain, North Carolina

Archaeology, Children's, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Military, Specialized

We offer hikes, tours, and daycations weekly. Visit www.swannanoavalleymuseum.org/events for more information.

Scottish Tartans Museum and Heritage Center

Franklin, North Carolina

Art, Culture, History

Interprets Scottish history and culture, through Tartans and Highland dress. Migrations of the Scots, focusing on the Scots who settled in this region.

Smith-McDowell House Museum

Asheville, North Carolina

History, Historic House

Museum located in oldest surviving structure in Asheville ca. l840.

Southport Maritime Museum

Southport, North Carolina

History

Museum houses a collection of memorabilia pertaining to the vast nautical history of "The Lower Cape Fear" area.