COLBURN GEM AND MINERAL MUSEUM

ASHEVILLE, NC

Black rat video Eastern Ratsnake - Pantherophis alleghaniensis (or complex Pantherophis alleghaniensis) This lovely snake was used to hikers, and cruised along a trail, unconcerned, even going around us on the trail. (I think it was in search of a mate!) I took a number of photographs with an SLR and a couple of quick phone videos. Soundtrack on this one deleted--it was just noise from a passing plane.
Black rat video Credit: cotinis

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).

Black rat video Eastern Ratsnake - Pantherophis alleghaniensis (or complex Pantherophis alleghaniensis) This lovely snake was used to hikers, and cruised along a trail, unconcerned, even going around us on the trail. (I think it was in search of a mate!) I took a number of photographs with an SLR and a couple of quick phone videos. Soundtrack on this one deleted--it was just noise from a passing plane.
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COLBURN GEM AND MINERAL MUSEUM
CIVIC CENTER, LOWER LEVEL
ASHEVILLE
NC
28802

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COLBURN GEM AND MINERAL MUSEUM Information

MID # 8403700110
Name COLBURN GEM AND MINERAL MUSEUM
Alternate Name COLBURN GEM AND MINERAL MUSEUM
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 35.593974, -82.555149
CODES FIPS State Code: 37
FIPS County Code: 021
US Census Tract: 000100
US Census Block: 1037