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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

Change in Business Hours

On January 2, 2026, our business hours will change to 10am-4pm on Tuesday-Saturday.

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Artifact Spotlight Blog
June 22, 2022

1940'S SWING AND STILTS

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  • Symbol of Joy and Responsibility: Wedding Quilt
  • Strings and Sound: A Brief History of the Violin

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.

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

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

Phone: (828) 619-5100 (main)

Email: mgm@dncr.nc.gov

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