Rates & Dates

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In 2024 Emerald Village is open every day from April 1st, 2024 through November 10th, 2024! 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 (April, May, September, October)
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend)

Rates:

The NC Mining Museum

self-guided underground mine tour

Ages 13 and up $12.00
Ages 5-12 $10.00
ages 4 & under are free with a paying adult

Special Group rates available for 25+, by reservation

Click here for group info.

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 $15.00 and goes up to $500

Gold in every bucket—includes a free lesson!

Discovery Mill Building

10 levels of exhibits

Ages 13 and up $6.00
Ages 5-12 $4.00
ages 4 & under are free with a paying adult

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.

 

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!

Night-time Black Light Tours

2024 BLACK LIGHT TOUR SCHEDULE

Emerald Village closes after daytime activities. On nights with black light tours gates reopen 45 minutes before tour times below.

12 SPECIAL NIGHTS ONLY, beginning at dark!

Saturday, April 27 8:45 PM
Saturday, May 25 9:15 PM
Saturday, June 8 9:30 PM
Saturday, June 22 9:30 PM
Saturday, July 13 9:30 PM
Saturday, July 20 9:15 PM
Saturday, August 3 9:15 PM
Saturday, August 31 8:45 PM
Saturday, September 14 8:30 PM
Saturday, October 5 8:00 PM
Saturday, October 12 7:45 PM
Saturday, October 19 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 12 special nights.
45 minute guided tour is led by professional staff.
Bring your camera for awesome photos!

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