West Virginia State Museum: Free Admission, Hours, and Location

The West Virginia State Museum at the Culture Center in Charleston offers free admission to all visitors.

Visit Details

• Admission: Free
• Address: 1613 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston, WV 25301
• Hours: Daily, 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM (verify on holidays)
• Location: Inside the Culture Center, Capitol Complex

What to See

The museum traces West Virginia's story from prehistoric times through statehood (1863) to the present, with exhibits on:

• Geology and coal formation
• Native American cultures
• Frontier life and Civil War
• Industrialization, labor, and the mine wars
• Arts, crafts, and cultural traditions
• Rotating special exhibitions

The adjacent West Virginia State Archives and Library Commission are also housed in the Culture Center. Parking available at the Capitol Complex visitor lot.