Mineral and Lapidary Museum, Mineral museum on Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina, United States.
The Museum of North Carolina Minerals displays over 300 varieties of local minerals through interactive exhibits and comprehensive geological displays at Milepost 331.
The museum stands at Gillespie Gap, where Revolutionary War fighters passed through during their crucial march toward the Battle of Kings Mountain.
Each September, local reenactors portray the Overmountain Men, demonstrating the heritage of Scots-Irish settlers who influenced the American Revolution.
The museum operates year-round with varying seasonal hours, offering free admission and serving as an information center for Mitchell County visitors.
The surrounding mountains near Spruce Pine contain some of the most mineral-rich deposits in North America, with specimens directly showcased in the museum.
Location: North Carolina
Website: http://mineralmuseum.org/
Opening Hours: März-Dezember: Montag-Freitag 13:00-17:00; Samstag 10:00-17:00; Januar, Februar Dienstag-Freitag 13:00-17:00; Samstag 10:00-17:00
Phone: +8286981977
Email: info@mineralmuseum.org
Website: http://mineralmuseum.org
GPS coordinates: 35.31696,-82.46002
Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:22
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