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Dates:
Dates:In 2020 Emerald Village is open every day (weather permitting) through November 1st. Our online store remains open year-round! Have a Gem Bucket shipped to your home anytime!
Hours:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM every day
Rates:
The NC Mining Museum
self-guided underground mine tour
| Adults | $8.00 |
| Senior Citizens (60+) | $7.00 |
| Students (through high school) | $6.00 |
| Pre-School | No Charge |
Special Group rates available for 20+, by reservation
The Gemstone Mine
located in a real mine
| Gem Buckets | Starts at $10.00 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 $10.00 and goes up to $500 |
Gold in every bucket—includes a free lesson!
Dig Your Own at
Crabtree Emerald Mine
| Crabtree Emerald Mine | $20.00 per person 13 and over, $5.00 per person ages 6-12, and free for 5 and under. |
Tools available for rent - $25 per day, plus deposit
Waiver of liability form must be signed, available at Emerald Village.
Mineral Collecting
On the McKinney Mine Dumps
| Adults | $20.00 per person 13 and over |
| 12 & under | $5.00 per person ages 6-12, and free for 5 and under |
Tools available for rent - $25 per day plus deposit
Waiver of Liability Form must be signed!
Night-time Black Light Tours
2020 BLACK LIGHT TOUR SCHEDULE
Emerald Village closes after daytime activities. On nights with black light tours gates reopen 45 minutes before tour times below.
10 SPECIAL NIGHTS ONLY, beginning at dark!
| Saturday, May 23 | Canceled |
| Saturday, June 13 | Canceled |
| Saturday, July 11 | Canceled |
| Saturday, July 18 | Canceled |
| Saturday, August 1 | Canceled |
| Friday, August 8 | Canceled |
| Saturday, September 5 | Canceled |
| Saturday, October 10 | Canceled |
| Saturday, October 17 | Canceled |
| Saturday, October 24 | Canceled |
| Adults | $15.00 |
| Students | $10.00 |
| Pre-School | No charge |
No Reservations!
The black light tours are offered on 10 special nights.
Custom Group tours (25+) may be possible w/reservations.
45 minute guided tour is led by professional staff.
Bring your camera for awesome photos!