Browse Museums

African-American Heritage Family Tree Museum
Ansted, West Virginia

Culture, History

The museum contains artifacts of educator Booker T. Washington and Carter G. Woodson. Nearby, Talcot is home to the Big Bend Tunnel where legendary steel-drivin man John Henry helpd to building tunnel through a mile of rock.

Americana Museum
Terra Alta, West Virginia

THIS MUSEUM IS NOW CLOSED.

Antioch Baptist Church Museum
Ansted, West Virginia

Church

Avampato Discovery Museum at the Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences
Charleston, West Virginia

Art, Children's, Culture, History, Planetarium, Science

With more than 9,000 square feet of gallery space, the art gallery houses the museum’s Permanent Collection as well as important, large-scale traveling exhibitions. The museum’s movable wall system and high ceiling allow the display of large 2-D or 3-D artworks. The art gallery has sophisticated climate control and lighting systems. With striking interior architecture complemented by dramatic views from on the three-story atrium, each visit is sure to be memorable.

Beauchamp-Newman Museum
Elizabeth, West Virginia

History, Historic House

The Beauchamp-Newman Museum, long known as the “Old Red Brick” is the oldest brick building in Elizabeth. It was built around 1835-40, by Alfred Beauchamp, grandson of the first settler in the community. It is believed that the bricks were made from local clay deposits on his land, probably by slaves.

Berkeley County Historical Society
Martinsburg, West Virginia

Historical Society

Bice-Ferguson Memorial Museum
Shinnston, West Virginia

General, History, Library

Will be adding Pictures and memorabilia from Shinnston High School this spring. Also added 2700 sq ft of exhibition area.

Blennerhassett Islan Historical State Park
Parkersburg, West Virginia

Park

Bramwell Art Guild
Bramwell, West Virginia

Art

Alderson Broaddus College
Phillippi, West Virginia

Anna Jarvis Birthplace Museum
Grafton, West Virginia

Culture, History, Historic House, Military

A Wooden two-story structure that was built in 1854 by Granville Jarvis and occupied by the family for several years. 95% is orginal, so it takes you back in time. We have over 5000 items on display.

Arthurdale New Deal Homestead Museum
Arthurdale, West Virginia

Art, Culture, History, Historic House, Library

Arthurdale is the nation's first New Deal Homestead Community. It provided a chance for coal miners and others suffering from the effects of the Great Depression. First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt was an active force behind the project, was active in its progress and visited often. She handed out high school graduation diplomas from 1935 to 1944 and often invited graduates to dine at the White House.

Barbour County Historical Society Museum
Phillippi, West Virginia

General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

Museum reorganizing to celebrate the 150th celebration of the First Land Battle of the Civil War in 2011. Included in admission donation is admission to the Philippi Mummies.

Berkeley Castle
Berkeley Springs, West Virginia

Berkeley Springs State Park
Berkeley Springs, West Virginia

Park

Birke Art Gallery
Huntington, West Virginia

Art

Bluestone Wildlife Museum
Hinton, West Virginia

Natural History, Park

Buckalew Museum
Kingwood, West Virginia

MUSEUM CONFERENCES

Museum Trustee Association Spring Forum 2024

April 10 - 14, 2024

Atlanta, Georgia

Texas Association of Museums 2024 Lubock Annual Conference

April 14 - 17, 2024

Lubbock, Texas

2024 Colorado-Wyoming ANNUAL MEETING

May 1 - 4, 2024

Worland, Wyoming

West Virginia Association of Museums 2024 Conference

June 6 - 8, 2024

Shepherdstown, West Virginia

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