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Founded by Larry Hauser, the
Mineral & Lapidary Museum of Henderson County,
this small
museum has exhibits that include fossils, Cherokee
Indian artifacts, and gems and minerals found in North Carolina.
The
purpose of the museum is to support the education of the children of
Henderson and neighboring counties in the Earth Science areas of
Mineralogy, Geology, Paleontology and the associated Lapidary Arts.
The museum has ongoing exhibits of regional minerals and gemstones
of interest to the general public,a workshop where gem-cutting
and polishing demonstrations are held and gift shop.
Website:
Mineral & Lapidary Museum of Henderson County
Location:
Hendersonville
NC
Address: 400 N. Main Street, Hendersonville NC 28792
Telephone: 828-698-1977
Hours: Monday-Friday 1:00-5:00, Saturday 10:00 -5:00
Fees: Free
Allow: One hour
Directions: From Asheville take I-26 South. Get off at exit
49B onto US 64. Turn left onto Main Street and proceed down Main
Street.
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