Museums and galleries in Asheville

20 museums and galleries in Asheville, from the big collections to small independent spaces.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

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Asheville Art Museum
A collection of the very best of 20th and 21st century American art.
Wed-Sun 11AM-6PMAdults $20, students/seniors $7, children under 5 are free
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WNC Nature Center
A living museum exhibiting plants and animals that are native to the Southern Appalachians.
Daily 10AM-5PMAdults $10.95, seniors $9.95, youth $6.95
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240 Clingman
This used to be warehouse. Right after the Katrina Hurricane it was turned into a gallery by the owners of Bella Vista Art Gallery. After they left, Jonas Gerard, from Miami, took over the space. He was featured on 20/20 and has some eye-popping art on display, and for sale.
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Ariel Gallery
A contemporary craft cooperative featuring handmade work of local artists. Original works in clay, fiber, furniture, glass, metal, jewelry and book arts.
Daily 11AM-6PM
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Asheville Gallery of Art
A partnership of 29 professional, regional artists offering original two-dimensional works from representational to abstract.
Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM
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Asheville Glass Center
A glassblowing school, working glass studio, and glass gallery with demos and workshops daily.
Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM and by appointment
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Asheville Glass Center and Gallery
A glassblowing school and gallery with daily demonstrations and workshops.
Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM
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Asheville Glass Center and Gallery
Glassblowing instruction and studio rentals and a glass gallery representing some of the regions finest glass artists.
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Flood Gallery Fine Art Center
Seeks out art that is provocative, challenging, daring, relevant, and important.
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Historic Trolley Tours
Sightsee Asheville aboard a vintage Trolley. Fully narrated, covers all major points of interest in Asheville including: the Grove Park Inn, Biltmore Village, the Grove Arcade, the Montford Historic District, the downtown shopping and restaurants district, the Thomas Wolfe Memorial, the Asheville Museum and Art Gallery district, the Asheville Chamber and Visitors Center.
Adults $19, children $12, special group rates available
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Hofman Studios
The Wedge
Filled with little art galleries, artists, a brewery, fine porcelain and mechanical dinosaurs is interesting but not for the timid.
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New Morning Gallery
Probably the best collection of regional Arts and Crafts in Western North Carolina. The gallery features ceramics, glass, jewelry and furniture from local Appalachian artisans. It is in front of Bella Vista Art Gallery.
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The Bender Gallery
Premier studio glass gallery featuring a variety of glass disciplines by regional and national artists.
Mon-Sat 10:30AM-6PM, Sun noon-5PM
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The Phil Mechanic Building
Cutting-edge galleries, artists and a bio-diesel plant can be found if you wander around inside the old building. Jolene Mechanic, the owner, is a great resource for getting to know the area.
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Black Mountain College Museum & Art Center
Explores the history and legacy of Black Mountain College.
Wed-Sat noon-4PM
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The Smith-McDowell House Museum
Asheville’s first mansion and oldest surviving structure.
Thu-Sat 10AM-4PM, Sun noon-4PMAdult $7, child $3, children under 5 are free
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K2 Studio
The Kress Emporium's sister gallery.
Mon-Sat 11AM-6PM, Sun noon-5PM
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Odyssey Gallery
Functional and sculptural work by national ceramic artists.
Fri 10AM-4PM
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Studio Chavarria
An exclusive members-only salon and fine art gallery.
Tue-Sat 9AM-6PM
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The Haen Gallery
52 Biltmore Ave
Mon-Fri 10AM-6PM, Sat 11AM-6PM, Sun noon-5PM

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Asheville (CC BY-SA 4.0).