Top rated History museums in Asheville

Experience the best that Asheville has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 18 places from History museum category.

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Wheels Through Time Motorcycle Museum
Museum
38,000-sq.-ft. museum housing 300+ rare motorcycles, with related exhibits, photos & memorabilia.
4.90 (3.7K reviews) (~48.52 km from centre)
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Sigal Music Museum
Museum
👍👍 Really enjoyed the exhibits. Will return to see the piano that was played by Mozart when it returns. A lot of musical history here. Well worth the admission whether you are a musician or not.
4.90 (140 reviews) (~83.25 km from centre)
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Hagood Mill Historic Site
Cultural center
👍👍 This place is awesome. All ages can find something to enjoy about this place. The cooler weather helps out with the walking. The monthly activities allows our family to arrange their schedules so that they can attend these events as well. I'm all about family time and this is a wonderful place to d...
4.80 (708 reviews) (~76.05 km from centre)
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Craggy Mountain Line
Rail museum
👍👍 Our family had the most amazing time on the Craggy Mountain Line Railroad!! We did a private little hayride and apple cider after. Highly recommend this very relaxing outdoor fresh mountain air experience. Thanks to Rocky and John for hosting our family and making the trip there that much more enjoy...
4.80 (142 reviews) (~5.47 km from centre)
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Chester Inn State Historic Site and Museum
Museum
👍👍 Downtown historic Jonesborough was a nice way to spend a quiet morning. It's a very slow conservative town, don't expect to find shops open on Sunday until after church but if you want to really soak in historic North Eastern Tennessee, this site the place to go. The small town charm is everywhere y...
4.80 (81 reviews) (~77.99 km from centre)
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Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park
State park
Interpretive exhibits on 18th-century history plus a trail with signs detailing events of the area.
4.70 (1.3K reviews) (~87.42 km from centre)
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Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center
Visitor center
👍👍 Quaint small town with a wonderful Halloween/harvest celebration going on.
4.70 (404 reviews) (~78.3 km from centre)
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History Museum of Burke County
Museum
Straightforward facility with rotating displays related to the region's development over centuries.
4.70 (100 reviews) (~79.65 km from centre)
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Museum of the Cherokee People
Museum
Cherokee art, history & culture presented via exhibits, digital films, photographs & holographs.
4.60 (4.8K reviews) (~70.36 km from centre)
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Upcountry History Museum
Museum
Changing exhibits devoted to the long history of South Carolina's upstate counties.
4.60 (647 reviews) (~83.18 km from centre)
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Mountain Gateway Museum
Historical place museum
👍👍 A great little museum and grounds. Our kiddos were able to get a glimpse into how folks lived a hundred plus years ago. There are two cabins on the property to visit and also a museum.
4.60 (313 reviews) (~33.66 km from centre)
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Blowing Rock Art & History Museum
Museum
Contemporary showcase of American art, history & Appalachian culture with classes & events.
4.60 (311 reviews) (~98.52 km from centre)
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Museum & Library of Confederate History
History museum
Free museum displaying artifacts from the 1860s & books about the American Civil War.
4.60 (241 reviews) (~84.2 km from centre)
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Historic Carson House
Museum
🫤 Booked our wedding here where we paid for the venue which was an arbor and a full service as you can see in the pic. When we arrived the tables were all sat out but we had to set them up the way we wanted them set up. We had to sweep up leaves and stuff before our event but didn’t think anything of...
4.60 (165 reviews) (~45.87 km from centre)
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Transylvania Heritage Museum
History museum
1890s house turned museum with artifacts, photos & genealogical exhibits tracing county heritage.
4.60 (49 reviews) (~43.54 km from centre)
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Tanglewood Village and Shops
Antique store
👍👍 Calling all antique enthusiasts. This antique is a must see. Everything Chris has in this store is incredibly interesting and authentically antique. Chris is also very personable and can give you knowledgeable information on everything in his store
4.50 (186 reviews) (~46.47 km from centre)
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Amis Mill Eatery
American restaurant
👍👍 $+ Reasonably priced, excellent service, fantastic food and extraordinary view. This little out of the way eatery is a must do when you are in or around Rogersville in eastern Tennessee. It comes with an amazing history and is the centerpiece of a small revolutionary war era city. Absolutely MUST...
$$ $$
4.40 (444 reviews) (~98.59 km from centre)
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History Museum of Travelers Rest
History museum
👍 Really small place jam packed with old South racist memorabilia. If you want to see exactly what it was like to be inbred, racist, and toothless; stop on in for a lesson. Thank goodness TR is being cultured with amazing restaurants and shops from educated people. The best thing to happen to TR is ha...
4.40 (34 reviews) (~72.07 km from centre)
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