The Museum of North Carolina Minerals features interactive displays about the minerals and gems found in the region as well as the historical importance of the mining industry to the local economy.

NCMNS is one of the nation’s largest and most amazing museums about the natural world. Explore virtually—from science projects to educational videos—with Science at Home.

The Center for Education, Imagination and the Natural World fosters the relationship between the human being and the natural world. Programs are offered for educators and students–Nature, listening, poetry, design, and more.