Public Tour: Discovering Art in Asheville
Interactive gallery tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff exploring the museum's history, rotating exhibitions, and selected collection highlights; tours vary each session and require no reservations.
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Interactive evening tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff that illuminate the Asheville Art Museum’s history and rotating collection, focusing on select objects from current exhibitions; no reservations required.
Interactive evening tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff that illuminate the Asheville Art Museum’s history and rotating collection, focusing on select objects from current exhibitions; no reservations required.
Interactive evening tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff that illuminate the Asheville Art Museum’s history and rotating collection, focusing on select objects from current exhibitions; no reservations required.
Interactive guided tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff explore rotating collection highlights and the museum’s history, pairing selected objects from current exhibitions with interpretive stories; walk up friendly, no reservations required.
Interactive guided tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff explore rotating collection highlights and the museum’s history, pairing selected objects from current exhibitions with interpretive stories; walk up friendly, no reservations required.
Interactive guided tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff explore rotating collection highlights and the museum’s history, pairing selected objects from current exhibitions with interpretive stories; walk up friendly, no reservations required.
Docent-guided walkthrough through the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition, highlighting key works, interpretive insights, and historical context in a focused evening gallery talk with audience Q&A.
Docent-guided walkthrough through the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition, highlighting key works, interpretive insights, and historical context in a focused evening gallery talk with audience Q&A.
Docent-guided walkthrough through the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition, highlighting key works, interpretive insights, and historical context in a focused evening gallery talk with audience Q&A.
Evening guided tour of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition, offering close viewing and interpretive insights into artworks and themes as visitors move through the museum's galleries.
Evening guided tour of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition, offering close viewing and interpretive insights into artworks and themes as visitors move through the museum's galleries.
Evening guided tour of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition, offering close viewing and interpretive insights into artworks and themes as visitors move through the museum's galleries.
Close, contemplative looking at artworks guided by a volunteer educator fosters relaxation and group connection in the Asheville Art Museum galleries, encouraging slow observation, quiet discussion, and mindful engagement with paintings and objects.
Close, contemplative looking at artworks guided by a volunteer educator fosters relaxation and group connection in the Asheville Art Museum galleries, encouraging slow observation, quiet discussion, and mindful engagement with paintings and objects.
Close, contemplative looking at artworks guided by a volunteer educator fosters relaxation and group connection in the Asheville Art Museum galleries, encouraging slow observation, quiet discussion, and mindful engagement with paintings and objects.
Evening museum nights with live music, guided tours, and hands on art making, plus a pop-up bar in the Windgate Foundation Atrium and rooftop cocktails with light bites; galleries open until 9pm.
Evening museum nights with live music, guided tours, and hands on art making, plus a pop-up bar in the Windgate Foundation Atrium and rooftop cocktails with light bites; galleries open until 9pm.
Evening museum nights with live music, guided tours, and hands on art making, plus a pop-up bar in the Windgate Foundation Atrium and rooftop cocktails with light bites; galleries open until 9pm.
Guided interpretive walk to Ridgecrest Point Lookout with panoramic Swannanoa Valley vistas and museum led local history commentary; accessible short hike highlighting landscape, heritage, and scenic photo opportunities.
Guided interpretive walk to Ridgecrest Point Lookout with panoramic Swannanoa Valley vistas and museum led local history commentary; accessible short hike highlighting landscape, heritage, and scenic photo opportunities.
Guided interpretive walk to Ridgecrest Point Lookout with panoramic Swannanoa Valley vistas and museum led local history commentary; accessible short hike highlighting landscape, heritage, and scenic photo opportunities.
Guided tour exploring the Montreat Hydroelectric plant's historic turbines, dam infrastructure, and impact on Swannanoa Valley's industrial development and rural electrification; museum educators deliver hands on interpretation and archival storytelling.
Guided tour exploring the Montreat Hydroelectric plant's historic turbines, dam infrastructure, and impact on Swannanoa Valley's industrial development and rural electrification; museum educators deliver hands on interpretation and archival storytelling.
Guided tour exploring the Montreat Hydroelectric plant's historic turbines, dam infrastructure, and impact on Swannanoa Valley's industrial development and rural electrification; museum educators deliver hands on interpretation and archival storytelling.
Guided outdoor walk to a historic local gravesite with museum interpreters, pairing biographical storytelling and archival photographs to illuminate Black Mountain's 19th-century settlers and valley life; suitable for history buffs and families.
Guided outdoor walk to a historic local gravesite with museum interpreters, pairing biographical storytelling and archival photographs to illuminate Black Mountain's 19th-century settlers and valley life; suitable for history buffs and families.
Guided outdoor walk to a historic local gravesite with museum interpreters, pairing biographical storytelling and archival photographs to illuminate Black Mountain's 19th-century settlers and valley life; suitable for history buffs and families.
Curated selection of wheel thrown and handbuilt ceramics, glaze experiments, and community used tools highlighting a 45 year Highwater Clays legacy in WNC; gallery open Wed–Sun at 11am through April 26, 2026.
Curated selection of wheel thrown and handbuilt ceramics, glaze experiments, and community used tools highlighting a 45 year Highwater Clays legacy in WNC; gallery open Wed–Sun at 11am through April 26, 2026.
Curated selection of wheel thrown and handbuilt ceramics, glaze experiments, and community used tools highlighting a 45 year Highwater Clays legacy in WNC; gallery open Wed–Sun at 11am through April 26, 2026.
Quiet gallery strolls through exhibits tracing Black Mountain College's legacy of experimental arts education and modernist artists, plus rotating contemporary shows and research resources in a compact downtown space.
Quiet gallery strolls through exhibits tracing Black Mountain College's legacy of experimental arts education and modernist artists, plus rotating contemporary shows and research resources in a compact downtown space.
Quiet gallery strolls through exhibits tracing Black Mountain College's legacy of experimental arts education and modernist artists, plus rotating contemporary shows and research resources in a compact downtown space.
Historian-led evening walking tour through downtown Asheville, exploring local architecture, cultural anecdotes, and hidden stories; gather at The Times Bar & Coffee Shop on Patton Avenue for a neighborhood history stroll.
Historian-led evening walking tour through downtown Asheville, exploring local architecture, cultural anecdotes, and hidden stories; gather at The Times Bar & Coffee Shop on Patton Avenue for a neighborhood history stroll.
Historian-led evening walking tour through downtown Asheville, exploring local architecture, cultural anecdotes, and hidden stories; gather at The Times Bar & Coffee Shop on Patton Avenue for a neighborhood history stroll.
Explore restored creamery interiors and vintage dairy equipment while learning early 20th-century milk processing, butter and cheese production, and the site's role in local agricultural history.
Explore restored creamery interiors and vintage dairy equipment while learning early 20th-century milk processing, butter and cheese production, and the site's role in local agricultural history.
Explore restored creamery interiors and vintage dairy equipment while learning early 20th-century milk processing, butter and cheese production, and the site's role in local agricultural history.
Guided ridge hike ascending forested trails to the Pinnacle of the Blue Ridge, with panoramic overlooks and local natural history interpretation led by the Swannanoa Valley Museum.
Guided ridge hike ascending forested trails to the Pinnacle of the Blue Ridge, with panoramic overlooks and local natural history interpretation led by the Swannanoa Valley Museum.
Guided ridge hike ascending forested trails to the Pinnacle of the Blue Ridge, with panoramic overlooks and local natural history interpretation led by the Swannanoa Valley Museum.
Sip at the museum café and sketch on paper-covered tables—free with drink purchase plus museum admission. Relaxed, social drawing session welcoming all skill levels for casual doodling or focused study.
Sip at the museum café and sketch on paper-covered tables—free with drink purchase plus museum admission. Relaxed, social drawing session welcoming all skill levels for casual doodling or focused study.
Sip at the museum café and sketch on paper-covered tables—free with drink purchase plus museum admission. Relaxed, social drawing session welcoming all skill levels for casual doodling or focused study.
Leisurely guided shoreline stroll with interpretive remarks on local history and wetland ecology, ideal for families and newcomers seeking scenic sunset views and easy terrain.
Leisurely guided shoreline stroll with interpretive remarks on local history and wetland ecology, ideal for families and newcomers seeking scenic sunset views and easy terrain.
Leisurely guided shoreline stroll with interpretive remarks on local history and wetland ecology, ideal for families and newcomers seeking scenic sunset views and easy terrain.
Microscope exploration meets impressionistic landscape painting, spanning microscopic to broad natural scales. Campers use microscopes and impressionistic painting techniques in a one day interdisciplinary workshop focused on nature observation and science art interpretation.
Microscope exploration meets impressionistic landscape painting, spanning microscopic to broad natural scales. Campers use microscopes and impressionistic painting techniques in a one day interdisciplinary workshop focused on nature observation and science art interpretation.
Microscope exploration meets impressionistic landscape painting, spanning microscopic to broad natural scales. Campers use microscopes and impressionistic painting techniques in a one day interdisciplinary workshop focused on nature observation and science art interpretation.
Intimate gallery reception celebrating emerging regional visual artists, featuring new work with opportunities to meet creators and mingle among exhibits in a welcoming community arts setting.
Intimate gallery reception celebrating emerging regional visual artists, featuring new work with opportunities to meet creators and mingle among exhibits in a welcoming community arts setting.
Intimate gallery reception celebrating emerging regional visual artists, featuring new work with opportunities to meet creators and mingle among exhibits in a welcoming community arts setting.
Guided spring ridge hike on Montreat East Ridge with panoramic mountain views, native flora and local history interpretation led by Swannanoa Valley Museum; moderate difficulty and community focused outdoor exploration.
Guided spring ridge hike on Montreat East Ridge with panoramic mountain views, native flora and local history interpretation led by Swannanoa Valley Museum; moderate difficulty and community focused outdoor exploration.
Guided spring ridge hike on Montreat East Ridge with panoramic mountain views, native flora and local history interpretation led by Swannanoa Valley Museum; moderate difficulty and community focused outdoor exploration.
Curated gallery exhibition of contemporary women artists rooted in the Pacific Northwest, emphasizing voices, visions, and material mastery across painting, sculpture, and mixed media; open Wednesdays through Sundays, on view through May 17, 2026.
Curated gallery exhibition of contemporary women artists rooted in the Pacific Northwest, emphasizing voices, visions, and material mastery across painting, sculpture, and mixed media; open Wednesdays through Sundays, on view through May 17, 2026.
Curated gallery exhibition of contemporary women artists rooted in the Pacific Northwest, emphasizing voices, visions, and material mastery across painting, sculpture, and mixed media; open Wednesdays through Sundays, on view through May 17, 2026.