The Schiele Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
Address:
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia
, NC
, 28054
Phone:
704-866-6900
35° 15' 11.5848" N, 81° 9' 32.3532" W
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Schiele Museum
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Visitors can discover wildlife displays, American Indian artifacts, gems and minerals, dinosaur fossils, and a state-of-the-art planetarium. The Schiele also has a replica Catawba Indian Village, a Nature Trail, and The Farm, a showcase of local agriculture and live animals.
Founded by Rudolph “Bud” Schiele in 1961, The Schiele Museum of Natural History is committed to providing visitors with experiences that inspire curiosity about science and the natural world. The Schiele’s exceptional museum exhibits include dinosaur fossils, wildlife displays, gems and minerals, and American Indian artifacts. In addition, the museum has a state-of-the-art planetarium, a Nature Trail, a replica Catawba Indian Village, and “The Farm”, a showcase of local agriculture and live animals. The museum offers engaging learning opportunities for all ages through public programs, field trips, outreach experiences, and camps.
Open hours:
Sunday: 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Monday: 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Tuesday: 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Monday: 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Tuesday: 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Kid’s Quest Afterschool Adventures features the awesome exhibits, resources, and staff expertise of the Schiele in a STEM-based program. Kids can experience live animals, science experiments, homework support, and hands-on fun every day.
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