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The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium

704-866-6900

Gastonia

1500 E Garrison Blvd.

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The Schiele Museum of Natural History is only one of 70 museums in the U.S. designated as an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and features the largest collection of mounted land mammals in the Southeast. Experience galleries with vivid natural history exhibits, a working farm, planetarium,  nature trail, live animal enclosures and many other interactive exhibits. Fun for all ages!

The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium

The Schiele Museum of Natural History in Gastonia, North Carolina, offers a distinctive and captivating setting for your wedding. Imagine exchanging vows beneath the stars in the planetarium or amidst the grandeur of dinosaur exhibits, providing a memorable backdrop for your special day. The museum offers a variety of rental spaces to suit your event needs, including the entire museum, Torrence Green Roof (outdoors), and the Lynn Planetarium. Whether you're planning an intimate ceremony, a grand reception, or a unique celebration amidst natural history exhibits, The Schiele Museum provides a versatile and enchanting venue to bring your vision to life.​

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Crowders Mountain Trail

4611 Linwood Rd, Gastonia, NC, USA

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Natural Surface, Boardwalk, Gravel

Moderate

2.5 miles, One Way

Crowders Mountain, at an elevation of 1,625 feet, is a…

Backside Trail

4611 Linwood Rd, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA

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Advanced

0.50 miles, One Way

The Backside Trail starts at the Linwood Access and includes…

Nature Trail at Schiele Museum

1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA

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Easy

0.7 mile loop

All within a 0.7 mile trek, you'll experience a pine…

Tower Trail at Crowders Mountain

4611 Linwood Rd, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA

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Advanced

1.8 miles one way

Begins at the Linwood Access Area and ends at the…

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