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Dates:
Dates:In 2026 Emerald Village is open every day from April 1st through October 31st! Our online store remains open year-round! Have a Gem Mix shipped to your home anytime!
Hours:
April 1 - June 15: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
June 16 - August 15: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
August 16 - October 31: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Rates:
Discounted combination tickets can be purchased in advance online but are not required.
The NC Mining Museum
self-guided underground mine tour
| Ages 13 and up | $15.00 |
| Ages 5-12 | $10.00 |
| ages 4 & under are free with a paying adult |
Special Group rates available for 20+, by reservation
Discovery Mill Building
12 levels of exhibits
| Ages 13 and up | $8.00 |
| Ages 5-12 | $6.00 |
| Ages 4 & under are free with a paying adult |
The Gemstone Mine
located in a real mine
| Gem Buckets | Starts at $15.00 and goes up to $500.00 |
A wide variety are available.
We guarantee a gem find every time!
Gold Panning
located in a real mine
| Gold Panning | Starts at $25.00 and goes up to $500.00 |
Gold in every bucket—includes a free lesson!
Mineral Collecting
On the McKinney Mine Dumps
| Ages 13 & up | $25.00 per person |
| Ages 5-12 | $5.00 per person |
| Ages 4 & under | No charge |
Tools available for rent - $25 per day, plus deposit
Waiver of liability form must be signed, available at Emerald Village.
Dig Your Own at
Crabtree Emerald Mine
| Ages 13 & up | $25.00 per person |
| Ages 5-12 | $5.00 per person |
| Ages 4 & under | No charge |
Tools available for rent - $25 per day, plus deposit
Waiver of liability form must be signed, available at Emerald Village.
Night-time Black Light Tours
2026 BLACK LIGHT TOUR SCHEDULE
Emerald Village closes after daytime activities. On nights with black light tours gates reopen 1 hour before tour times below.
10 SPECIAL NIGHTS ONLY, beginning at dark!
| Saturday, May 23 | 9:15 PM |
| Saturday, June 20 | 9:30 PM |
| Saturday, July 11 | 9:30 PM |
| Saturday, July 18 | 9:15 PM |
| Saturday, August 1 | 9:15 PM |
| Saturday, September 5 | 8:45 PM |
| Saturday, September 19 | 8:30 PM |
| Saturday, October 10 | 8:00 PM |
| Saturday, October 17 | 7:45 PM |
| Saturday, October 24 | 7:45 PM |
| Ages 13 & up | $22.00 |
| Ages 5-12 | $12.00 |
| Ages 4 & under | Free with paying adult |
Reservations Required! Click "Book Online Now"
The black light tours are offered on 10 special nights.
45 minute guided tour is led by professional staff.
Bring your camera for awesome photos!