The Asheville Museum of Science offers a full range of science lessons, including a popular geology program, as well as weather and physics activities. Try the virtual Daily Science activities.

Unique exhibits at the New Hanover County Cape Fear Museum explore the history, science, and cultures of Lower Cape Fear. Learn from home with the museum’s virtual activities.

Plan a visit to Catawba Science Center, a 35,000 sq. ft. science technology children’s museum offering hands-on exhibits, salt and freshwater aquarium galleries, and a state-of-the-art digital planetarium theater.

The collections at Cowan Museum of History & Science contain 19th and 20th century tools and equipment, including farm and woodworking tools, and household objects. Also featured is a natural science collection.

The Harris Energy & Environmental Center features interactive exhibits on electricity, energy efficiency and the benefits of nuclear power.

52-seat Ellis Planetarium at Neuseway Nature Park is a large, round room with a 24-foot giant dome where the sun, moon, stars, and planets are projected. Take up close trips to planets, nebula, and other celestial phenomena.

The Imagination Station Science & History Museum provides informal science and history education for all ages. Learn how the world around us works.

Kaleideum North is a science museum offering interactive exhibits, planetarium shows & an environmental park with animal habitats & gardens. 

The Mineral and Lapidary Museum of Henderson County features a mix of exhibits that range from specimens of raw minerals in their natural state to polished gemstones and other finished material.

Morehead Planetarium & Science Center brings science to life with exciting and inspiring planetarium shows, Science Stage programs and Discovery Classes.

The Museum of Coastal Carolina has several themed galleries with outstanding dioramas and exhibits about the natural history, environment, and culture of the Coastal Carolina’s.

The Museum of Life and Science includes a two-story science center, one of the largest butterfly conservatories on the East Coast, and beautifully landscaped outdoor animal exhibits.