COLBURN GEM AND MINERAL MUSEUM

ASHEVILLE, NC

The Colburn Gem and Mineral Museum is located in Asheville, North Carolina, and is home to one of the largest and most diverse collections of minerals and gems in the Southeastern United States. The museum was established in 1960 and has been a popular attraction for tourists and locals alike ever since.

The museum showcases an impressive collection of over 3,000 minerals, including rare and exotic specimens from around the world. Visitors can see a range of minerals such as quartz, amethyst, emerald, topaz, and many more. The museum also features a collection of fossils, including dinosaur bones and teeth, as well as a display of Native American artifacts.

One of the highlights of the museum is the Flourescent Mineral Room, where visitors can see minerals that glow in the dark when exposed to ultraviolet light. Another popular exhibit is the Meteorite Room, which houses a collection of meteorites from around the world.

The museum also offers educational programs for schools and groups, which include guided tours, hands-on activities, and lectures on geology and mineralogy. Overall, the Colburn Gem and Mineral Museum is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in geology, gems, and minerals.

COLBURN GEM AND MINERAL MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in ASHEVILLE NC. US MID #8403700110

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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• telephone: 7042547162

COLBURN GEM AND MINERAL MUSEUM
CIVIC CENTER, LOWER LEVEL
ASHEVILLE
NC
28802

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