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Historic Shepherdstown Museum

The Historic Shepherdstown Museum is located in the Entler Hotel in Historic Shepherdstown. The Museum display artifacts, furniture, and historic documents that might otherwise have been lost.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - Scout, Camp, Homeschool WEST VIRGINIA
Shepherdstown
TEL - 304-876-0910

John Brown Wax Museum

The John Brown Wax Museum graphically tells the story of John Brown and his raid on Harpers Ferry. Voice, music, and animation enhance the 87 life-size figures.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool WEST VIRGINIA
Harpers Ferry
TEL - 304-535-6342

Morgantown History Museum

The Morgantown History Museum strives to educate groups about the rich history of Greater Morgantown and the local area. Past exhibits include the African American Experience in Morgantown, Morgantown Traditions Exhibit, and M & K Railroad exhibit.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, School, Homeschool WEST VIRGINIA
Morgantown
TEL - 304-319-1800

Museum in the Park

Museum in the Park at Chief Logan State Park is a regional cultural center showcasing the best in West Virginia history and the arts. It features changing exhibits and displays of artwork and historical items from the collections of the West Virginia State Museum and the State Archives.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool WEST VIRGINIA
Logan
TEL - 304-792-7125

Museums of Oglebay Institute

The Museums of Oglebay Institute celebrate culture and history. Explore the past through artifacts, photos and heritage programs. The 1846 Mansion Museum is the former home of Cleveland industrialist Earl W. Oglebay.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool WEST VIRGINIA
Wheeling
TEL - 304-242-7272

North House Museum

Built in 1820, the North House Museum explores the lives of Greenbrier Valley residents. The museum’s exhibits feature items from across the Greenbrier Valley, including the training saddle of General Robert E. Lee’s horse, an 18th century covered wagon, Civil War artifacts, and more. 

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool WEST VIRGINIA
Lewisburg
TEL - 304-645-3398

Watts Museum

Learn about the mining and petroleum industries at the Royce J. and Caroline B. Watts Museum in the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool WEST VIRGINIA
Morgantown
TEL - 304-293-4609

West Virginia State Farm Museum

The West Virginia State Farm Museum is dedicated to the Preservation of West Virginia Farm Life Heritage. The museum features log cabins and an early farmhouse, an operational 19th century blacksmith shop, turn-of-the-century doctor’s and newspaper offices.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool WEST VIRGINIA
Point Pleasant
TEL - 304-675-5737

West Virginia State Museum

Located in the Cultural Center, the West Virginia State Museum allows groups to learn more about the history and culture of West Virginia. Exhibits at the museum focus on topics such as history, art, and archaeology.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool WEST VIRGINIA
Charleston
TEL - 304-558-0220

Youth Museum of Southern West Virginia

The Youth Museum of Southern West Virginia portrays the history, culture and character of this uncommon coal-mining region. This educational museum for kids is located un railroad boxcars, plus a planetarium & recreated frontier settlement.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool WEST VIRGINIA
Beckley
TEL - 304-256-1747