Mineral & Lapidary Museum of Henderson County |
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400 N Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792(828) 698-1977 |
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Geology and archeology are explored at the Mineral & Lapidary Museum in exhibits ranging from a dinosaur egg found in China to minerals native to North Carolina. The museum is located in downtown Hendersonville near a number of galleries, restaurants and retail stores. Other exhibits include collections of local Indian artifacts, replicas of the Cullinan diamonds, impressive pieces of petrified wood and geodes from Mexico.
Open Mon. - Fri., 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Sat., 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Closed Sun.
Free.
Hotels
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