Gaston County Museum of Art and History
in Dallas, NC
Explore the rich history and vibrant art of Gaston County at the Gaston County Museum in Dallas, NC. The museum features a variety of permanent and rotating exhibits that highlight the area’s unique heritage. The Carolinas Textile Exhibit: The Ties That Bind showcases Gaston County’s textile legacy, cotton mills, and the lives built around them. Visitors can step into the 1800s with the Hoffman Hotel Rooms, which include three preserved period rooms and a hands-on Victorian hotel room experience. The Gathering Room hosts rotating exhibits that explore local history and culture. One County, Many Voices is a collaborative student mural project that celebrates community and diversity. Outdoors, the Sculpture Garden displays works by regional artists, offering a blend of art and nature. Art enthusiasts will appreciate the Depot Gallery, set in a restored 1903 train depot, featuring rotating art exhibitions. History buffs can explore the Daniel Stowe Carriage House, home to North Carolina’s largest collection of horse-drawn vehicles dating from the 1840s to the 1980s.
The museum also houses an extensive Collections & Archives facility with over 25,000 artifacts, ensuring the preservation of Gaston County's history for generations. A public Research Room is available for visitors to delve deeper into local art and history, located at 1904 Dallas-Cherryville Hwy, Dallas, NC.
Plan your visit to the Gaston County Museum today and experience the stories that shaped our region.
Groups
The Gaston County Museum strives to inspire diverse audiences to consider their shared histories through the art and history of Gaston County, NC and its surrounding region.
To book your event contact Casey Landolf at Casey.Landolf@gastongov.com
Tours
Groups of 10 or more are encouraged to schedule their visit to the museum in order to ensure the best visit possible. Private tours are available upon request, or Museum Guides can direct your group on how to enjoy the museum at your own pace.
For questions or to schedule your visit, call 704-922-7681.
Rentals
The Gaston County Museum strives to inspire diverse audiences to consider their shared histories through the art and history of Gaston County, NC and its surrounding region.
Making Our Voices Heard
Carriage House
Sculpture Garden
“The Old-Fashioned Way”: The Tony’s Ice Cream Story
Art Galleries
Gathering Room
The Ties That Bind
