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Daily Admission Ticket Information & Hours Of Operation:

Please Call Us To Schedule A Curated Tour

The American Museum of the House Cat
5063 US Highway 441 South
Sylva, North Carolina 28779
828.476.9376
35.3132771 Latitude -83.2608953 Longitude

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New Hours Of Operation - Open Everyday
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A Few General Reminders

For questions about our Real Cats please contact our Catman2 Shelter at 828.293.0892.
To schedule an appointment to Meet The ShelterKities please contact Kaleb, our Shelter Manager.
Volunteers are the heartbeat of our Meowseum. We have multiple opportunities to be of service. Please Complete our Volunteer Application to apply.
Are you interested in starting an Open Shelter Cats Without Cages in your community? Please Email Harold directly with questions.
Please note all requests for Media & Marketing should be directed to our general email. Kimberly can help set up appointments for interviews.

Become Part Of Our
Meowseum Team

We are Seeking Volunteers with Passionate Dedication for Cats.

Volunteer Application

Volunteer Docents
Volunteer Gift Shop Associates
Special Events & Fundraising

Our Mailing Address: American Museum of the House Cat | Post Office Box 2344 | Cullowhee, NC 28723

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5063 US Highway 441 South
Sylva, North Carolina 28779
828.476.9376

Staff
Paws Of Legacy
Honoring The Past...Securing The Future
Dr Harold W Sims, Jr.
Director and Curator | 1935-2024
Kaleb Lynch - Catman2 Shelter Director
Kimberly Crow - Marketing Director
Jeanette Riggs - Museum Educator

Our status as a 509(a)(2) Tax Exempt Public Charity can be verified on GuideStar and the IRS website. Our EIN is 83-2370700.

All Purr Pod Images Shared With Permission by the Artist and can be Found on Flickr.

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Admission:
$10.00 Adult
$5.00 Child (Ages 6-12)
$7.50 Teen (Ages 13-17)
$8.50 University Student
FREE. Kitten (Ages 5 & Under)
$25 Curated Tour*
By Appointment Only*
Please Ask Us About Our AAA, and Military Discounts

Hours of Operation*

Monday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday. 10:00 - 5:00pm
Thursday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Friday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Hours Subject To Change Due To Adverse Weather Conditions

HouseCats Deserve A FurEver Home Always ShelterKitty Tours & Adoption Services Contact Catman2 Shelter

Follow Our Social Media for Upcoming Extended Summer Hours & Special Summer Evening After Hours Events

A Proud Member of the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and the Smoky Mountain Host.
Find Us On Discover Jackson County NC.
Find Us In The Official Travel Guide of North Carolina and In
The Offbeat Attractions & Museums You Have To See To Believe Article
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