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Museum's New Location

The museum's orginal location closed for repairs due to damage from Hurricane Helene. We have moved to 78-C Catawba Ave, Old Fort, NC

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78-C Catawba Ave. Old Fort, NC Tuesday - Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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About the Mountain Gateway Museum

Our museum explores and celebrates the cultural history of western North Carolina, an area spanning 38 counties from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Piedmont. We cannot wait to meet you!

Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 9:00 - 5:00 Closed Sunday and Monday

Address: 78 - C Catawba Ave, Old Fort, N.C. 28762    Map

Phone: (828) 785-9528

Email: mgm@dncr.nc.gov; 

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