WV Division of Culture and History — Attraction in Charleston

What a wonderful museum. Modern, articulate, expansive and PACKED full of artifacts. This is a VERY modern museum. Plenty of interactive exhibits. Widespread use of multi-media. There is something for everyone. The entire experiance is immersive. The displays & exhibits are up close & personal. Protected artificats are easily examined. You can get up close without harming them. The museum touches on every aspect of West Virginia. From history to culture to geography. If you didn't know anything about West Virginia before your visit you will by the end of your visit, for sure. You will learn things you didn't know that you didn't know. Have visited many state museums, this by far is the...

My 7 year old daughter had a blast. It is usually very difficult to gain her attention. If you do get her attention, it's near impossible to keep it for long. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by Nathan. He was very friendly and made sure that we knew about everything they had to offer. He saw my daughter and told us all about the children's center, a place where she could do crafts and learn about West Virginia history hands on. We were here for nearly 2 hours and honestly could've stayed longer. She had so much fun and loved the exhibits. She wanted to spend all day in the children's center and asked to go back in several times. The entire experience was free and very...

Beautiful surroundings with a rich history of West Virginia! Enjoy a nifty gift shop & a free museum downstairs. We cater here often & we see all the behind the scenes. Staff is super kind & helpful. Always a delight to see. Many functions are held here to make our Wonderful State better & more...