The Schiele Museum of Natural History
in Gastonia, NC
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 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.
Explorer's Outpost
Memorial Wildlife Garden
Hall of North American Wildlife
Catawba Indian Village
Early Explorers
Cats Untamed
Stone Age Heritage Site
Henry Hall of the American Indian
Hall of North American Habitats
Animal Ambassadors
The Farm
Dino Safari
Nature Trail
Hall of North Carolina Natural History
Elizabeth Williams Robinson Hall of Dinosaurs
Natural aMAZEment
Planetarium
June 5, 2026
Backyard Astronomy
May 28, 2026
