Plan Your Visit

Admission

Adults & Children (4+): $11.00
Children (3 & under): FREE
FREE Admission for Members

Your admission ticket is valid for the full day.

Online tickets are available or you may purchase tickets upon arrival. Tickets purchased on-line are only valid for the date purchased. Please double check before you buy your tickets.

Buy Tickets

Tesla Experience Shows are available at 10:30 am, 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, & 4:30 pm. Click here to learn more.

Paleontology Tours are available at 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm & 4:00 pm. Click here to learn more.

Tickets are $2 each for Tesla Experience Shows and Paleo Tours are sold on a first-come/first-serve basis and are available at the front desk.

Guest passes are available for purchase at the above prices that can be used at a future date. You may contact us or purchase them in our online store.

Payment Info

We accept cash, personal checks, and credit cards. Guests who choose to pay with a card agree to pay a $1.00 processing fee per transaction. We recommend that you purchase your tickets in advance here.

For guests belonging to other ASTC science centers or museums, please note the following:

You must present your valid/active membership card along with a photo ID.
Make sure we are not located within 90 miles of your home residence. This distance is measured as a linear radius, not driving distance. Details on ASTC reciprocation policies at https://www.astc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Standard-List-11pt-Font.pdf
Members of the Western North Carolina Wildlife Nature Center receive a discounted admission.
Please contact us if you have further questions.

Discounts & Coupons

We offer the following discounts on our admission prices:

Teachers receive free individual admission

Accepted documents include:

- - - School issued ID from school district, charter or private school, co-op, umbrella school, or virtual academy
    - Active state-issued teacher certificate
    - Current affidavit to homeschool
    - Letter from your school district, charter or private school, co-op, umbrella school, or virtual academy where you are registered. This letter must be on letterhead from the organization you have registered.
    - Paystub from school district, charter or private school, co-op, or umbrella school, or virtual academy.
    - State issued home school ID

The following documents do not qualify for teacher admission discount:

- - - Lesson plans
    - Letter of intent
    - Attendance record
    - Admissions records
AAA members receive $1 off each admission with AAA card and photo ID
Senior citizens receive $1 off their individual admission
Individuals with a Military ID received $1 off admission
ETSU students and faculty receive free individual admission with a current ID

Discounts are not transferrable and only one discount or offer may be applied to each ticket.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer discounts through our on-line ticket sales at this time. If you qualify for one of the above discounts, please call us at (423) 434-4263 to reserve your tickets.

Service Animals

Qualified service dogs that have been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability are welcome. Pets and emotional support animals are not permitted entry to any buildings or outdoor exhibit areas.

Hours

Tuesday – Saturday: 10am – 5pm
Sunday: 1pm – 5pm
Monday: CLOSED (open from 10am-5pm on Mondays during March, June, & July only)

Please allow 1 1/2 to 2 hours to fully enjoy and explore all of our exhibits and activities.

Holiday Closings:

We are closed on Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. We are sometimes closed for fundraisers and other large-scale events. Please check our events calendar for additional holiday or other closings.