Reviews of Mountain Gateway Museum. (Museum) in Asheville (North Carolina).

Mountain Gateway Museum

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Historical place museum

24 Water St, Old Fort, NC 28762, United States

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Information of Mountain Gateway Museum, Museum in Asheville (North Carolina)

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Reviews of Mountain Gateway Museum

Ronny Kirste

This museum gives insight into living in the mountains in the 19th century. Not crowded and very friendly staff. Plan to stay for 30-60 minutes. It's free.

Macky Kyle

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.

Melody Kristensen

Although small, this was a lovely little stop. It's peaceful and very pretty. I enjoyed the exhibits and the staff was so friendly. They have picnic tables near the creek. Definitely worth a stop.

Veronica Williams

This museum was a local hidden treasure spot! It had so much local Appalachian history for the WNC area. It's a great place for kids to learn about our local history & resources.

Creighton Carroll

Interesting photos with descriptions. Really old houses that were open to visitors got browsing through at your own pace. Staff was knowledgeable about the museum pieces and history. Plenty of books about local history as well as brochures about other local historical sites and general activities

Adam Spencer

It's a really nice place to go and check out some old cabins in the history of the place I'll definitely go back in see more one day when I'm feeling a lot better LOL.

David Shuler

Solo morning in Old Fort at Mountain Gateway Museum It was a solo trip down to Old Fort, NC to check out Mountain Gateway Museum. The museum has a couple of exhibits called, "A Thousand Words: Photographs by Vietnam Veterans" and "Inspiration in the Mountain: Writers & Western North Carolina" that I wanted to see. The exhibits were good. The staff was very kind and helpful. While not the biggest museum, it was full of charm and style that only be founds in the mountains of western NC. Just like the quaint little town of Old Fort, NC where the museum is located. The museum has a history of its own. It should be visited.

jim catalfamo

first off they had locals playing mountain songs which made for a nice touch right for the bat. The Mountain Gateway Museum and Heritage Center collects and preserves artifacts and other historical materials relating to the history and heritage of North Carolina in a local, regional, national, and international context. small and pleasing. glad i was there. :)

Sonia Rodgers

If you're in Old Fort be sure to stop by Old Fort's Mountain Gateway Museum. Not far off of Interstate 40 and free of charge (donations accepted gladly) plus you get to learn about the town's Appalachian history and its early settlers. Be sure to tour the log cabins on site along with a beautiful creek behind museum. Kiesa is a very gracious and friendly museum host, who shared her knowledge about the area's history with me. Highly recommend stopping on your journey to Asheville and its surrounding areas.

2 steps back 4 wheels foward

Very cool place!!! We had a picnic out by the creek and loved the historical models. The displays change downstairs. This time we learned all about a photographer who spend his whole life taking photos of mountain families and their way of life. He was an artist as well. He made basket's out of tree.

Alicia Malcomb

There's not a ton of options here in the small town to do on a Late Sunday afternoon. We're in town for the fourth of July holiday weekend and are thankful that it's not crowded. They have an ice cream social tomorrow evening which sounds absolutely adorable for a small town. If we weren't going to be heading home it sounds like a fun thing to do.

Brooks Payne

Very lovely museum with interesting exhibits about the history of Western NC. Definitely a nice place to stop if you are in the area. Free admission.

ncpofolksm

Westernmost State museum in NC...if you are in the area..check it out...nice rotating displays...

Marissa Dulaney

Beautiful place to visit and get a glimpse of what life looked like when everyone lived in cabins. There are some picnic tables and the river right there. If you cross the bridge you can visit the public library.

Jason Jeffords

Super fun stop off for the kids to run around and stretch their legs a bit and see a bit of history.

Joy Molina

We love this place, it is laid back, genuine, and food is amazing!

Candace Henry

This was an interesting stop while hiking in Catawba falls. We went inside a house/cabin that was built in the 1800's and I got to work the weaving machine. Pretty neat. You could spend about 5 minutes here and see everything you need to see. They have 2 cabins, but we only went into one of them.

Susan Hollifield

Very pretty and peaceful place.

Ann Ludington

This was a quick stop. Denise was amazing and I loved exploring the old cabins on site as well as the Vietnam pictures and moonshine still inside.

Mark Haskell

Pretty spot with historic cabins on a stream, but is closed on Mondays and that is when we stopped.

James Proffitt. II

This place was wonderful and so is the people working here

Dillon Beatty

Awesome museum with a friendly staff. It's all free and worth a visit.

Woody Wood

Very well done, just on the small side. Friendly staff. 1 to 1.5 hour's is plenty of time to see/read it all. Don't miss the brewery across the street.

Arre Jay

Nice stop for a rest break or a peaceful place to eat lunch. Staffer seemed friendly but I was not greeted as the other visitors. Maybe she was busy talking to the local that was sitting in a chair....maybe. Wasn't greeted, asked if I had any questions or anything. Fortunately the creek and exhibits were interesting.

Randy Murray

It was good to see this place again after at least 20 years. Two rustic mountain cabins and a museum tell the story of mountain life in NC more than a century ago. Life was hard back then but good.

Donna Tipton

Was beautiful quite and peaceful just days before the flood of 2018

David Moushey

I go when I'm working in town for a lunch break. Sitting by the creek and just relaxing in the shade is a nice break from work. The cabins are cool on the outside, ive looked inside but there isn't a lot signage for context inside them.

Debra Biddix

Personally I liked it they have some interesting artifacts of history from this town (old Fort) and the building itself is lovely inside very nice. Outside,you can have a picnic in front of the river..I think it's nice a family type place

Deborah Grindstaff

Great turn out. Lots of local crafts and canned goods. Soul food vendor was delicious.

Donald Green

I gave it an okay and not a 5 star, because although it's TRUE to the days of old,it lacks luster. meaning it's not vibrant nor appealing to the eye, it's a nice place to just relax and get your mind right ,but what I'm hoping is one of you ambitious architects and home decorators will lean in and bless the place. Thanks a thousand D.G.

Cindy Grinder

Just off the interstate. This cute little Town ...so friendly, loved the short visit

Smash RangerRick

Neat little place if you're in the area.

Pamela Stikeleather

Used Mountain Gateway for backdrop in a Photo Shoot. Worked out perfectly.

Rachel Payne

A lovely place to sit by the creek and spend time with family.

Tdawgwes Outlaw

Sat in parking lot at ⁷ am and ate breakfast from McDonald's it's was great, creek trickling birds chirping . Nice breakfast with my girl after long night

Jeremiah apgar

Excellent little history museum with lots of local history displays and a wonderful outdoor nature area.

patty bizjak

What a delight surprise. A reminder of what Early Americans did to survive.

David Coltrane

Stopped by with family for a picnic after hiking nearby catawba falls. Very informative museum staff. The grounds are very peaceful beside the creek. Great local history stop.

Fred Ruddock

Quaint little museum with several outbuildings of historical significance. I visited while they would hosting the Great Flood of 1916 exhibit. This location is certainly worth a visit if your are in Old Fort.

Marjorie Monteith

We really think that it's a very beautiful place love the log cabins we are having a wedding there this Saturday such a beautiful place

David Hollaway

wonderful visit full of history

Laura Sawyer

Very interesting and informative without being overwhelming. Enjoyed going through the cabins outside too. A must see that wouldn't take more than 30 minutes.

Ender Galaxy

Small museum with some quick history. 15 minutes top, recommended.

Toby Johnson

Very cool place awesome antiques to look at had a great time there as well as my family what recommend if you're in Old Fort to drop in and check out their store

Summer Perkins

Quiet and beautiful place to learn some history. While you're here take time to explore the outdoor ampitheater, walk the short trail, and enjoy the outdoors.

Robert Martin

Western-most state museum in NC..great displays..getting ready for 2019 so items are in flux..worth a trip to Old Fort if nearby

Bonnie Thompson

My favorite part, the two cabins on the property. Be sure to read the descriptions about each one. Beautiful outdoor area next to a mountain steam.

Karen Gibbs

My Great Great Grandpa built and lived one of those cabins ( if not both/not sure) he was William Bloomfield Rumfelt.

Duncan Roberts

A nice little museum, but it doesn't have a lot of content. Really appreciated the two cabins that they have and that you can walk through.

Lourens Steger

My wife was part owner of the Steppe cabin. They collectively donated it. At one time, there were 12 family members living in this small cabin.

Heather South

Great museum in a beautiful setting!

Anne Allison

The museum grounds are extremely pleasant. A wonderful place to enjoy nature and walk your fur buddy along Mill Creek.

Davy Buchanan

Great place that shows the history of the town, as well as Western North Carolina. It is a good place to visit, walk the dog, walk in the cabins, and listen to music on Sunday.

Brittany Mitchell

Cute little museum! Make sure you get some honey or homemade soap before you leave! History should never be forgotten, least it be repeated.

Shelly B.

Lovely little place. The historic cabins are very interesting.

Jamie Effler

Love this place. Growled up right down the street from there.

The bearded Teddy bear

This is Nice little place to learn some local history about the area.

Jason Cook

A great place to visit.

Rhonda Little

Real history with friendly knowledgeable folk. This site takes you back to the times they share. On Sundays folks show up to play mountain music. Love this place!

James Fouts

Near little stop along the way. We let the pups out and explored the little area. We learned a little about the region at the same time.

Steve Bush

Well maintain museum that shares in the history of McDowell County. Friendly service is available with well kept grounds for viewing.

Josh Barrett

Awesome place. The cabins are really cool and the museum is small, comfy and neat.

Cortney Mahan

Beautiful historic homes and museum tucked away in a charming mountain town. What a great place to bring the family!

Amylin Leiby

Very informative and family friendly. Elk up close, but please beware they are still wild animals!

V P

OMG BEAUTIFUL place!!!

Krishna Chaitanya

Take a break and see the local museum.

Dean Cloninger

Great little place to visit, interesting exhibits and lots going on today.

Martin Brossman

Part of the NC Museum network it has a real log home inside to show you how small homes were years ago. Also you can find a real still (of course not working) setup and a lot of local history. Part of their train exhibit is over in the old train station so make sure to go there too just a block away. The setting along the creek with two real log cabins on the campus.

jess and i

Some needs to fix the fence out front and clean up the signs. You could also post the upcoming events and how to get involved.

Karen Wardrop

Love this place! Its so rich in history and a beautiful peaceful place to just relax!

Katherine

Very cute museum and houses. We loved walking through the old log cabins.

Michelle Gibbs

Great place to learn some history, needs more about the town itself and less about the county, it is in old fort,

Mountain Trail

Great museum! Lots of historical items including an old moonshine still.

Anonymous tim

Awesome and historic!!! Beautiful place!

Robbie Harris

Watched the 4th of July fireworks with the family awesome view!!

Blue MountainCur

Hey, these guys are small but pack a lot of history in a small building! If yer look'n for info on McDowell County, you've found it!

Karla Rose

Beautiful place to visit. Plus it's free!

Melissa Hillyard

Not to bad for a free museum. Nice place to take a short break.

Sylvia Metzger

Nice little Museum! Worth the stop.

George Gallis

Being born and raised in North Carolina, I have learned to appreciate our state and local people more and more.

Ride AMAP (As Much As Possible)

Great free small museum. Stop and get some maps and buy some old time toys

Lani Barnes

I really enjoyed going through the museum. Lots of cool facts

Robert Honeycutt

Very nice small Museum

Becky Aldridge

A great place to explore the history of Old Fort, NC on the banks of Mills Creek.

Stephen Wadsworth

Great place informative

Zack Dysinger

Lots of neat, interesting facts and history of the early pioneers and starts of colonies.

Jennifer Rubio

Beautiful and a great place to picnic

Adam “Adamo” Aschenbrenner

Nice small town park set on the river with a quaint museum

Debra Salts

Cute little museum with friendly staff. Worth stopping for

Matt Stevens

Fun fun and fill of great information, might try making my own still now 😁 …

Earl Peyatt

This is a wonderful piece of Western North Carolina history. Worth a visit.

Paula Gibson

We had my daughters wedding here. It was everything she hoped for and more.

joshua vaughan

Very beautiful place to visit with a lot of history

Ashley Young

I love Davidson's Fort and everyone there!

Peter

Wish they hadbeenope. And toured with a docent.

Terry Bryson

Very knowledgeable about this area and great brochures to get you there.

First Name Last Name

Pioneer day was lit this year

Kyle Oakley

Was great to see how people had to live in the old days

Gene Gardner

Nice to she the history of old fort

Leah Corey

Was not open when it said it would be online. Pretty drive though.

Sd Dawkins

Old Fort mountain Gateway.

David McKinnon

Very informative nice exhibits

Sam Robinson

A wonderful place to visit and learn some history.

Daniel Yohe

Quaint place. Sunday bluegrass on the front porch.

Jasmine Estep (Jazknowl)

My uncle's wedding was here a couple weeks ago! ❤

Bruce Crawford

Pioneer day and car show. Had a great time. Well put on

Main Streets & Backroads by Todd Touchberry

Well done for a small town. Glad we stopped by

Mike Campbell

Interesting History/Geography information and relics. Friendly people. Free!

Daniel G

Great place to teach our children about our forefathers

Stephanie Swepson Twitty

Great little museum trucked in the foothills of NC

davy pagan

Great place to take photos and walk the dog

Brittani Upton

Beautiful, clean place. Very good.

Gina Oxendine

Very nice little piece of history.

Cathy House

Beautiful place for a wedding!

Shelia Sheldon

Beautiful.

Amy Parker

Lots of antique items and lots of local history.

Andrea Love

Very beautiful art from local artist

Pamela Cox

Great time at street dance.

Sharon

Very Beautiful place 😍 ❤ …

richard beauchene

Very cool America history

Dieter Motz

Local history & a babbling brook to unwind & calm yourself

One plank At a time

Very cool place!!!

Nora K

A great little piece of history!

Rolanda Mullis

Small, quaint historical museum

Kimberly Poteat

Love this it is located in Old Fort NC

Amy Lewis

Beautiful place to explore.

Marc Betancourt

Clean , cool and informative.

Crystal Oakley

Very nice

suzanne beatty

Great step back into history

Mike Cowan

Pioneer Day was great!

Ashley Michaels

A hidden wedding gem....

Candas corpening

Very enjoyable event

Mary Ernsberger

So very cool!

Cheryl Knight

Beautiful place

Matthew Hicks

Great historical local

Stephanie Milani

Really great info!

Mary Long

Back in time and wonderful place

Pamela

Nice place to visit

Adam Boles

It's nice place

Brian H. Frost

Cute little place.

Tarra Cooper

Beautiful

Shelley. Laws

Went to a festival

Richard Acrivos

Historic hands on visit

V P

BEAUTIFUL place to go!!

Kathy Fortiner

Because I live nearby

Jonathan Franklin

Interesting place in this area

Deondrea Bell

Love it

Arjen Klein

Nice suprise

C Schopmeyer

Cool place.

Joe Kendrick

Charming

Bob Prado

Interesting

Michael Gossett

HISTORICAL LOCATION !!!

Arthur Warlick

Flor Alba Ospina

Spectacular, also my son in competition!!!!

Eisman Urbina

Rachel DeHart

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