Wellness Day

Wellness Day at the Asheville Art Museum The Asheville Art Museum’s Wellness Day invites visitors to experience the museum as a place for restoration, reflection, creativity, and community. Throughout the day, guests are encouraged to slow down and engage with art through a series of thoughtfully curated wellness experiences that nurture both mind and body. Wellness Market and Afternoon Tea Parlor | Windgate Atrium and Plaza 12-4pm Yoga on the Plaza | 12:30-1pm Yoga in the Galleries | 1:30-2pm Live Music | Soothing sounds in the Galleries and the Windgate Atrium 12-4pm Drop in Workshop: Therapeutic Art Making | 3rd Floor Studio 1-4pm Slow Art Tours | 11:30-12pm, 1-1:30pm, 2:30-3pm RESERVE TICKETS NOW Museums are uniquely positioned to serve as spaces for wellness. Unlike many public environments, museums invite contemplation, curiosity, and intentional looking. They provide settings where individuals can step away from daily demands and immerse themselves in experiences that inspire wonder, empathy, and personal discovery. Art has the power to help people process emotions, spark meaningful conversations, and connect across diverse perspectives and lived experiences. By integrating mindfulness, movement, creative expression, and music into the museum experience, Wellness Day expands the role of the Asheville Art Museum as a community resource dedicated not only to the appreciation of art but also to the holistic well-being of those it serves. The program demonstrates that museums can be active partners in fostering healthier, more connected communities by creating welcoming spaces where creativity becomes a pathway to healing, resilience, and joy.