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Dates:In 2025 Emerald Village is open every day from April 1st, 2025 through November 2nd, 2025! 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:
Discounted combination tickets can be purchased in advance online but are not required.
The NC Mining Museum
self-guided underground mine tour
| Ages 13 and up | $15.00 |
| Ages 5-12 | $10.00 |
| ages 4 & under are free with a paying adult |
Special Group rates available for 25+, by reservation
Discovery Mill Building
12 levels of exhibits
| Ages 13 and up | $8.00 |
| Ages 5-12 | $6.00 |
| Ages 4 & under are free with a paying adult |
The Gemstone Mine
located in a real mine
| Gem Buckets | Starts at $15.00 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 $25.00 and goes up to $500.00 |
Gold in every bucket—includes a free lesson!
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, available at Emerald Village.
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.
Night-time Black Light Tours
2025 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 24 | 9:15 PM |
| Saturday, June 21 | 9:30 PM |
| Saturday, July 12 | 9:30 PM |
| Saturday, July 19 | 9:15 PM |
| Saturday, August 2 | 9:15 PM |
| Saturday, August 30 | 8:45 PM |
| Saturday, September 20 | 8:30 PM |
| Saturday, October 11 | 8:00 PM |
| Saturday, October 18 | 7:45 PM |
| Saturday, October 25 | 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 10 special nights.
45 minute guided tour is led by professional staff.
Bring your camera for awesome photos!