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Dates:In 2023 Emerald Village is open every day from April 1st, 2023 through October 31st, 2023! 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 | $10.00 |
| Ages 5-12 | $8.00 |
| ages 4 & under are “Free w/paying adult” |
Special Group rates available for 25+, 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 $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 | $5.00 |
| Ages 5-12 | $3.00 |
| ages 4 & under are “Free w/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
2023 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 27 | 9:15 PM |
| Saturday, June 10 | 9:30 PM |
| Saturday, July 8 | 9:30 PM |
| Saturday, July 15 | 9:30 PM |
| Saturday, July 22 | 9:15 PM |
| Saturday, August 5 | 9:15 PM |
| Saturday, September 2 | 8:45 PM |
| Saturday, October 7 | 8:00 PM |
| Saturday, October 14 | 7:45 PM |
| Saturday, October 21 | 7:45 PM |
| Ages 13 and up | $20.00 |
| Ages 5-12 | $10.00 |
| Ages 4 and under | No charge, w/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!