Hickory Ridge History Museum

Location: Boone · Watauga County

Address: 591 Horn in the West Dr, Boone, NC 28607

Phone: 828-264-2120

About: An outdoor living-history museum in Daniel Boone Park recreating an 18th-century mountain community, with historic log cabins from around Watauga County and costumed interpreters demonstrating hearth cooking, blacksmithing, spinning, and candle making.

Access status: Operating

Hours and access: Seasonal guided tours Tuesday-Friday from 10 AM, last tour starts 3 PM (about 45 minutes); Saturday self-guided tours 10 AM-1 PM, except special events. Closed Sunday-Monday. November 7 and 14 have special-event schedules; check the official calendar.

Cost: Regular museum admission: adults $8, children ages 5-12 $5. Standard special-event admission is listed as $10/$7, but individual events vary; November 7, 2026 is listed at $5 per person, free for veterans. Check the event page.

Before you go: The 2026 season ends November 14. Special events override regular Saturday hours and admission. Evening museum access during the drama season does not establish November evening opening.

Seasonal notes: Regular tours run mid-May to mid-November. The official calendar lists November 14, 2026 as Closing Day, with a Living History Museum Day from 10 AM-4 PM. The November 7 Veterans Day event has separate hours and admission.

Confirm current access and details with the operator before visiting.