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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

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Ever wonder about the artifacts in our collection? What about interesting figures, places, or events in Western N.C. history? Our staff is here to help you learn even more about our region with our Artifact Spotlight, Dibs and Dabs, and Mountain Musings blogs.

Artifact Spotlight

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Get the larger story about artifacts in our collection.

History Dibs and Dabs

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MGM AND WNCW present History Dibs and Dabs Originally a short soundbite on WNCW 88.9, you can now listen to episodes on our SoundCloud page. For more information, email us at mgm@ncdcr.gov

Mountain Musings

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Learn about Western N.C. history with our Mountain Musings, written by our director. They will appear here and on Facebook periodically on Mondays.

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. We cannot wait to meet you!

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) (828) 785-9528 (cell)

Email: mgm@dncr.nc.gov

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