Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center

a history museum and archive

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About

We are the primary museum of general local history in Buncombe County. We mount at least one major temporary exhibition annually and continually enhance our permanent Swannanoa Valley history exhibit.

Hours and Admission

Museum Hours: March – December Wednesday – Saturday 10am – 5pm February 10am – 5pm COVID-19 Visiting Policy Masks are not required, but feel free to wear …

Location

223 West State Street, Black Mountain

We are located in a former fire house, designed and built in 1921 by Richard Sharp Smith, supervising architect at the Biltmore Estate.

Contact Us

223 West State Street (physical)
PO Box 306 (mailing)
Black Mountain, NC 28711

(828) 669-9566
info@swannanoavalleymuseum.org

Explore Our Virtual Exhibit

Photo credit WendelL Begley

Education, Events, Exhibits, Artifacts

Our Services

Exhibits

We mount at least one major temporary exhibition annually in our first floor gallery and continually enhance our second floor permanent exhibit exploring the general history of the Swannanoa Valley.

Collections

Photographs and other archival materials in our collection can be accessed on-site by appointment. We are working to make more materials accessible via svm.omeka.net.

Hiking Programs

We host hikes year-round. These hikes provide an experiential way to learn about the social, cultural, and natural history of the Valley while making new friends.