Sight guide · Asheville · United States
Visiting Asheville Art Museum
On Pack Square, the expanded Asheville Art Museum shows American art of the 20th and 21st centuries, with strong holdings of Black Mountain College artists, regional craft and studio glass.
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Quick answer
Asheville Art Museum is a museum in Downtown Asheville, Asheville. Allow 1.5–2 hours; it is mid-priced. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Museum
- Area
- Downtown Asheville
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- art, rainy day and views
- Best months
- May–July
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About Asheville Art Museum
On Pack Square, the expanded Asheville Art Museum shows American art of the 20th and 21st centuries, with strong holdings of Black Mountain College artists, regional craft and studio glass. The rooftop terrace has views over downtown to the mountains.
Tip: Go up to the rooftop sculpture terrace for the view, and look for works by Black Mountain College artists in the permanent galleries.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 1.5–2 hours.
- Cost: Mid-priced.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Downtown Asheville, art Deco streets of galleries, bookshops, restaurants and rooftop bars.
Best time to visit Asheville Art Museum
Asheville Art Museum is indoors, which makes it a good plan for the wettest months:
- July: 29°C (84°F) highs, about 13 rainy days, busy crowds.
- May: 24°C (75°F) highs, about 12 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- June: 27°C (81°F) highs, about 12 rainy days, busy crowds.
For the view at golden hour: in mid-July the sun sets at about 20:46 local time (calculated for Asheville).
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Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Asheville itinerary visits Asheville Art Museum on day 3, together with Downtown Art Deco walk and Basilica of St. Lawrence.
- No. 8 of the 14 sights in our Asheville things-to-do list.
Near Asheville Art Museum
Within walking distance of Asheville Art Museum (straight-line distances):
- Basilica of St. Lawrence — about 0.6 km away, 30 minutes, free
- Grove Arcade — about 0.5 km away, 45 minutes, free
- River Arts District — about 1.5 km away, 2–3 hours, free
If you like Asheville Art Museum
- Folk Art Center — Blue Ridge Parkway, 1 hour
Staying near Asheville Art Museum
Stay in Downtown Asheville ($$$) to walk here: art Deco streets of galleries, bookshops, restaurants and rooftop bars. All areas to stay in Asheville.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Asheville Art Museum?
Plan 1.5–2 hours. Basilica of St. Lawrence is about 0.6 km away in a straight line, so the two fit a half-day.
+Is Asheville Art Museum free?
No, it is mid-priced. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Asheville Art Museum?
May–July, the wettest months, when an indoor sight is most welcome. Go up to the rooftop sculpture terrace for the view, and look for works by Black Mountain College artists in the permanent galleries.
+Do I need to book Asheville Art Museum in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.