The West Virginia State Museum, located in the Cultural Center in downtown Charleston, is free and open to the public. A substantial number of collections have been accumulating since 1890 and give guests an unparalleled dive into West Virginia history, archaeology, paleontology, culture, art, and geology.

The museum's rotating exhibits from their permanent collections represent the people, industries, land, and geography of West Virginia, and showcase the diverse culture and history of the area. Visiting and juried exhibitions are often available too. Tours of the museum are self-guided, but a museum map is provided. The museum is closed Sundays and Mondays.

Address: West Virginia State Museum, 1900 Kanawha Boulevard East, Charleston, WV, Phone: 304-558-0162

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