Welcome to the Banner House Museum!
Experience 19th century life in Banner Elk and the High Country in the home of Samuel Henry Banner, one of Banner Elk’s early settlers and his his wife, Jane Hyder Banner, and their seven children. The circa 1870 house has been furnished with period heirlooms donated and loaned by area residents to tell the story of Banner Elk life from the 1870’s to the 1900’s. Additionally, an Exhibition Room highlights local history.
Tropical Storm Helene Update
We are grateful to share that museum fared well through the storm with limited effect on our collections and structure. We are currently closed according to our regular seasonal calendar. If you need help with salvaging your storm-damaged heirlooms, please utilize this fact sheet.
2025 Schedule
June 7-Septmber 20, 2025
Wednesday-Saturday
Museum Tours 11 am-2 pm
Listening Hour 2-3 pm
Guided Tours of the Samuel Banner House Museum ($5 per adult).
The museum will be CLOSED to the public on Friday, July 4 and Wednesday, August 13.
Please be aware that the Museum does not have air conditioning and during very hot weather, we may be required to close should the internal temperature of the building go above 80 degrees. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Oral History Listening Hour (Free Recording Room Admission for Participants) New this year, we welcome our Avery County neighbors to share their history to be recorded and archived for posterity and future research. In 2025, we want to respond to the historic event of Tropical Storm Helene, its flooding and recovery. Please see our Oral History Recording page for more information.