YMI Cultural Center, Asheville

Name: YMI Cultural Center
Address: 39 S Market St, Asheville, 28801-3725, United States
Telephone: +1 828-252-4614

#21 among attractions in Asheville

Museum, Art gallery, Civic center

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Young Men's Institute Building, also known as the YMI Building, is a historic meeting hall located at Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was designed by architect Richard Sharp Smith and built in 1892-1893. It is a 2 1/2-story, pebbledash coated masonry building with brick, stone, and wood accents. From its early days, the YMI building has housed shops, residence rooms, meeting rooms, and a wide variety of functions serving the African American community of Asheville. The building was restored and reestablished as the YMI Cultural Center in 1980, and now hosts a variety of intercultural programs and events. It is located in the Downtown Asheville Historic District. ()

Built: 1892 (132 years ago)Coordinates: 35°35'38"N, 82°33'1"W

Address

39 S Market StDowntown AshevilleAsheville 28801-3725 United States

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+1 828-252-4614

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YMI Cultural Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: McCormick Field, Basilica of St. Lawrence, The Orange Peel, Grove Arcade.

0.5 miS
Arenas and stadiums, Sport complex, Sport venue
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0.4 miNW
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Basilica of St. Lawrence, Asheville
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~940 ftS
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The Orange Peel, Asheville
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~1970 ftW
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~280 ftNW
Museum, Art museum
Asheville Art Museum, Asheville
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~1360 ftNW
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~370 ftN
Skyscraper
Jackson Building, Asheville
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~1400 ftN
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Thomas Wolfe House, Asheville
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0.4 miNE
Church
First Baptist Church, Asheville
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~810 ftNE
City hall
Asheville City Hall, Asheville
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0.9 miSW
35°35'14"N • 82°33'52"W
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is YMI Cultural Center open?

YMI Cultural Center is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to YMI Cultural Center?

Nearby attractions include Asheville Art Museum, Asheville (2 min walk), Jackson Building, Asheville (2 min walk), Pack Square, Asheville (4 min walk), Asheville City Hall, Asheville (4 min walk).

How to get to YMI Cultural Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to YMI Cultural Center:

Bus

Asheville Transit Center (8 min walk)
Asheville Bus Station (22 min walk)