Dates:
In 2021 Emerald Village is open every day from April 1st, 2021 through October 31st, 2021! 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!
Dig Your Own at
Crabtree Emerald Mine
Ages 13 & up | $20.00 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 | $20.00 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
2021 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 29 | 9:00 PM |
Saturday, June 12 | 9:15 PM |
Saturday, July 10 | 9:15 PM |
Saturday, July 17 | 9:30 PM |
Saturday, July 31 | 9:15 PM |
Saturday, August 7 | 9:15 PM |
Saturday, September 4 | 8:45 PM |
Saturday, October 9 | 8:00 PM |
Saturday, October 16 | 7:45 PM |
Saturday, October 23 | 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!