Museums & the Arts

Admission is free to Beech Mountain History Museum, which tells the story of a town & ski resort on the highest ski mountain in the eastern United States.

This visual arts center is the largest of its kind in WNC. It blends new and historical artwork from nationally and internationally renowned artists.

Find the best in local art at BE (Banner Elk) Artists Gallery. Shop for objects of beauty & utility hand-made within a 50-mile radius of Banner Elk.

With two entire floors of artwork, The Art Cellar offers a broad selection of original works in a variety of styles and mediums. Ninety percent of artis...

This critically-acclaimed summer arts festival/series, presented by Appalachian State University, features a diverse mix of music, dance, theatre, visua...

Step into an immersive experience of captivating art from new and established artists worldwide. The gallery also hosts special exhibitions & art classes.

Four times a year, the historic school lawn comes to life with Art on the Greene, featuring quality, hand-made artwork from local & regional artists.

Learn about life in Banner Elk and the NC mountains during the 1800s at this museum in the preserved house of the town's founding family, the Banners.

Founded in 1979, the FORUM summer series brings stimulating cultural programs to Banner Elk. The series is a joint effort of Lees-McRae College and comm...

Located inside the dining rooms of Sorrento’s, Chef’s Table and Barra restaurants in the heart of Banner Elk, Studio 140 showcases the artwork of painte...

Wilson Center for Nature Discovery at Grandfather Mtn. uses hi-tech exhibits to teach visitors about the ecosystem of the Appalachian Mountains.

Hickory Ridge Living History Museum is located on the grounds of Horn in the West, the nation’s oldest Revolutionary War drama. The museum was cre...

Enjoy professional theater in the NC mountains with Ensemble Stage, a troupe known for high-quality performances and a robust year-round schedule of events

The performing arts department of Lees-McRae College combines with the community each summer to produce a top-notch series of theatrical productions in ...

Horn in the West is the nation’s oldest Revolutionary War drama. It brings to life famous frontiersman Daniel Boone and the hardy mountain settler...