The Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences in Charleston celebrates and promotes the performing arts, visual arts, and the sciences.

The 240,000 square-foot facility features the Avampato Discovery Museum, the Juliet Art Museum, and the Maier Foundation Performance Hall, which the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra calls home.

Established to inspire creativity, curiosity, and learning through unique arts, crafts, and science-based experiences, the Center’s Juliet Art Museum features an incredible permanent collection and traveling exhibits from artists around the world. The Avampato Discovery Museum offers three floors of interactive, hands-on FUN for the whole family, and state-of-the-art Caperton Planetarium and ElectricSky™ Theater takes visitors to the stars.

1 Clay Square, Charleston, WV 25301, Phone: 304-561-3570

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