Visitor's Guide

The Mountain Heritage Center is located at Hunter Library on the campus of Western Carolina University.
It is open to the public and free of charge.

Hours of Operation (please contact us to confirm hours)

Galleries: Monday - Friday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Office: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

The Mountain Heritage Center follows the university holiday calendar and is closed New Years Day, MLK Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the following Friday, and the two weeks from before Christmas to the New Year.

Confirm hours, arrange a special tour, or secure parking arrangements please call (828) 227-7129, email, or visit our Facebook page.

• View directions to WCU
• Map to the MHC at 176 Central Dr., Cullowhee NC
• The MHC is the red dot on the map below, the front corner of the Hunter Library building.
• Here is a list of Dining Options available at WCU.