Public Tour: Featured Exhibition
Interactive, docent-led walk-through of a current featured exhibition with space for questions and close looking. Drop in for an accessible gallery deep dive led by museum staff or volunteer educators.
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Drop-in studio making session led by museum staff, with prompts inspired by the permanent collection and current exhibitions. All ages and abilities are welcome for a hands-on creative activity; children must attend with an adult.
Drop-in studio making session led by museum staff, with prompts inspired by the permanent collection and current exhibitions. All ages and abilities are welcome for a hands-on creative activity; children must attend with an adult.
Drop-in studio making session led by museum staff, with prompts inspired by the permanent collection and current exhibitions. All ages and abilities are welcome for a hands-on creative activity; children must attend with an adult.
A guided stroll through Asheville’s Art Deco landmarks with close-up details on geometric facades, stonework, and period design. Learn the local history behind iconic buildings while exploring downtown architecture as a group.
A guided stroll through Asheville’s Art Deco landmarks with close-up details on geometric facades, stonework, and period design. Learn the local history behind iconic buildings while exploring downtown architecture as a group.
A guided stroll through Asheville’s Art Deco landmarks with close-up details on geometric facades, stonework, and period design. Learn the local history behind iconic buildings while exploring downtown architecture as a group.
Self-guided gallery hopping through Asheville’s Downtown Arts District with pop-up makers and street-level creative energy. Stroll between studios and shop windows for new exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and casual downtown people-watching.
Self-guided gallery hopping through Asheville’s Downtown Arts District with pop-up makers and street-level creative energy. Stroll between studios and shop windows for new exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and casual downtown people-watching.
Self-guided gallery hopping through Asheville’s Downtown Arts District with pop-up makers and street-level creative energy. Stroll between studios and shop windows for new exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and casual downtown people-watching.
A self guided studio crawl through the Beaverdam area, with working artist spaces open for browsing, conversation, and behind the scenes process. Expect a neighborhood arts vibe with chances to meet local makers and discover new work.
A self guided studio crawl through the Beaverdam area, with working artist spaces open for browsing, conversation, and behind the scenes process. Expect a neighborhood arts vibe with chances to meet local makers and discover new work.
A self guided studio crawl through the Beaverdam area, with working artist spaces open for browsing, conversation, and behind the scenes process. Expect a neighborhood arts vibe with chances to meet local makers and discover new work.
A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with lived experience, illustrating systemic barriers and local support options. Expect real stories, practical resource pointers, and community discussion.
A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with lived experience, illustrating systemic barriers and local support options. Expect real stories, practical resource pointers, and community discussion.
A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with lived experience, illustrating systemic barriers and local support options. Expect real stories, practical resource pointers, and community discussion.
Self guided afternoon’s River Arts District with artist talks and behind the scenes context on works in progress. Ideal for meeting local makers, exploring multiple studios, and discovering new gallery favorites.
Self guided afternoon’s River Arts District with artist talks and behind the scenes context on works in progress. Ideal for meeting local makers, exploring multiple studios, and discovering new gallery favorites.
Self guided afternoon’s River Arts District with artist talks and behind the scenes context on works in progress. Ideal for meeting local makers, exploring multiple studios, and discovering new gallery favorites.
Guided walk through a teaching garden with practical growing advice, seasonal plant highlights, and sustainable landscaping ideas. Expect hands on Q and A with extension educators and plenty of time for notes and photos.
Guided walk through a teaching garden with practical growing advice, seasonal plant highlights, and sustainable landscaping ideas. Expect hands on Q and A with extension educators and plenty of time for notes and photos.
Guided walk through a teaching garden with practical growing advice, seasonal plant highlights, and sustainable landscaping ideas. Expect hands on Q and A with extension educators and plenty of time for notes and photos.
A self guided scavenger hunt through downtown Asheville with clue based stops at local landmarks and streetscapes. Expect a playful walking adventure built around teamwork, photo style challenges, and friendly competition.
A self guided scavenger hunt through downtown Asheville with clue based stops at local landmarks and streetscapes. Expect a playful walking adventure built around teamwork, photo style challenges, and friendly competition.
A self guided scavenger hunt through downtown Asheville with clue based stops at local landmarks and streetscapes. Expect a playful walking adventure built around teamwork, photo style challenges, and friendly competition.
Guided walking tour through Swannanoa Valley’s historic estates, sidewalks, and cemeteries, led by local historians with deep regional knowledge. A mid-day, museum-hosted deep dive into Western NC heritage and neighborhood stories.
Guided walking tour through Swannanoa Valley’s historic estates, sidewalks, and cemeteries, led by local historians with deep regional knowledge. A mid-day, museum-hosted deep dive into Western NC heritage and neighborhood stories.
Guided walking tour through Swannanoa Valley’s historic estates, sidewalks, and cemeteries, led by local historians with deep regional knowledge. A mid-day, museum-hosted deep dive into Western NC heritage and neighborhood stories.
A historian-led walking excursion traces Asheville’s past through downtown streets, highlighting key stories and local context along the way. Meets at The Times Bar & Coffee Shop for a guided, discussion-friendly history experience.
A historian-led walking excursion traces Asheville’s past through downtown streets, highlighting key stories and local context along the way. Meets at The Times Bar & Coffee Shop for a guided, discussion-friendly history experience.
A historian-led walking excursion traces Asheville’s past through downtown streets, highlighting key stories and local context along the way. Meets at The Times Bar & Coffee Shop for a guided, discussion-friendly history experience.
Slow-flow yoga paired with guided mindful looking inside a current exhibition, using close observation of artworks to deepen relaxation and connection. Unwind afterward with a complimentary cup of tea and casual conversation in the Education Center.
Slow-flow yoga paired with guided mindful looking inside a current exhibition, using close observation of artworks to deepen relaxation and connection. Unwind afterward with a complimentary cup of tea and casual conversation in the Education Center.
Slow-flow yoga paired with guided mindful looking inside a current exhibition, using close observation of artworks to deepen relaxation and connection. Unwind afterward with a complimentary cup of tea and casual conversation in the Education Center.
Interactive sound-focused experience inside a science museum, with hands on demos exploring vibration, hearing, and acoustic phenomena. Family friendly and curiosity driven, geared toward learning through playful experiments and exhibits.
Interactive sound-focused experience inside a science museum, with hands on demos exploring vibration, hearing, and acoustic phenomena. Family friendly and curiosity driven, geared toward learning through playful experiments and exhibits.
Interactive sound-focused experience inside a science museum, with hands on demos exploring vibration, hearing, and acoustic phenomena. Family friendly and curiosity driven, geared toward learning through playful experiments and exhibits.
Gallery viewing centered on Michael Fitts’ contemporary artwork in a bright downtown Asheville exhibition space. Ideal for a relaxed afternoon of browsing, conversation, and collecting from a curated show at Blue Spiral 1.
Gallery viewing centered on Michael Fitts’ contemporary artwork in a bright downtown Asheville exhibition space. Ideal for a relaxed afternoon of browsing, conversation, and collecting from a curated show at Blue Spiral 1.
Gallery viewing centered on Michael Fitts’ contemporary artwork in a bright downtown Asheville exhibition space. Ideal for a relaxed afternoon of browsing, conversation, and collecting from a curated show at Blue Spiral 1.
A curator-led Art Break exploring the creative and conceptual possibilities of paper and book arts with co-curator Cynthia Nourse Thompson. Expect behind-the-scenes context on curatorial practice, printmaking connections, and how exhibitions come together.
A curator-led Art Break exploring the creative and conceptual possibilities of paper and book arts with co-curator Cynthia Nourse Thompson. Expect behind-the-scenes context on curatorial practice, printmaking connections, and how exhibitions come together.
A curator-led Art Break exploring the creative and conceptual possibilities of paper and book arts with co-curator Cynthia Nourse Thompson. Expect behind-the-scenes context on curatorial practice, printmaking connections, and how exhibitions come together.
A self guided First Friday gallery hop through downtown Asheville’s creative spaces using a Passport Card to collect stamps. Hit five participating Downtown Art District stops to enter a giveaway with gift cards to local favorites.
A self guided First Friday gallery hop through downtown Asheville’s creative spaces using a Passport Card to collect stamps. Hit five participating Downtown Art District stops to enter a giveaway with gift cards to local favorites.
A self guided First Friday gallery hop through downtown Asheville’s creative spaces using a Passport Card to collect stamps. Hit five participating Downtown Art District stops to enter a giveaway with gift cards to local favorites.
Docent-led walk through a multi-zone teaching garden with stops in the WNC Native, Rose, Cottage, Four Seasons, Dye, Vegetable, and Pollinator gardens plus a compost area. Practical horticulture tips on seasonal planting, sun vs shade beds, and habitat-friendly techniques.
Docent-led walk through a multi-zone teaching garden with stops in the WNC Native, Rose, Cottage, Four Seasons, Dye, Vegetable, and Pollinator gardens plus a compost area. Practical horticulture tips on seasonal planting, sun vs shade beds, and habitat-friendly techniques.
Docent-led walk through a multi-zone teaching garden with stops in the WNC Native, Rose, Cottage, Four Seasons, Dye, Vegetable, and Pollinator gardens plus a compost area. Practical horticulture tips on seasonal planting, sun vs shade beds, and habitat-friendly techniques.
A free, small-group guided hike through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse woodland trails, with volunteer naturalists pointing out wildflowers and distinct forest types. Learn plant and tree identification plus local natural history as you walk.
A free, small-group guided hike through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse woodland trails, with volunteer naturalists pointing out wildflowers and distinct forest types. Learn plant and tree identification plus local natural history as you walk.
A free, small-group guided hike through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse woodland trails, with volunteer naturalists pointing out wildflowers and distinct forest types. Learn plant and tree identification plus local natural history as you walk.
Guided walking tour through the Swannanoa Valley’s historic estates, sidewalks, and cemeteries, led by local historians sharing deep regional stories. A daytime heritage stroll designed for WNC residents to connect with place and past.
Guided walking tour through the Swannanoa Valley’s historic estates, sidewalks, and cemeteries, led by local historians sharing deep regional stories. A daytime heritage stroll designed for WNC residents to connect with place and past.
Guided walking tour through the Swannanoa Valley’s historic estates, sidewalks, and cemeteries, led by local historians sharing deep regional stories. A daytime heritage stroll designed for WNC residents to connect with place and past.
Flexible hop on hop off sightseeing bus loop starting at the Asheville Visitor Center, with the freedom to explore stops at your own pace. Ideal for quick orientation, photo stops, and checking off downtown landmarks between rides.
Flexible hop on hop off sightseeing bus loop starting at the Asheville Visitor Center, with the freedom to explore stops at your own pace. Ideal for quick orientation, photo stops, and checking off downtown landmarks between rides.
Flexible hop on hop off sightseeing bus loop starting at the Asheville Visitor Center, with the freedom to explore stops at your own pace. Ideal for quick orientation, photo stops, and checking off downtown landmarks between rides.
Mindful yoga practice set among museum galleries, blending gentle movement with artistic inspiration. A calming midday reset that pairs breathwork and body awareness with the ambiance of curated visual art.
Mindful yoga practice set among museum galleries, blending gentle movement with artistic inspiration. A calming midday reset that pairs breathwork and body awareness with the ambiance of curated visual art.
Mindful yoga practice set among museum galleries, blending gentle movement with artistic inspiration. A calming midday reset that pairs breathwork and body awareness with the ambiance of curated visual art.