Vandalia Festival

May 23-25, 2025

West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture & History

 

The State Museum is open Tuesday-Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm.

 

Featured Exhibits

New Exhibit Coming Soon (Opening June 1)

  • State Museum’s Commissioner’s Gallery

Looking Inward: Artists of the WV Dept. of Arts, Culture & History

  • Balcony Gallery of the Culture Center 

2025 Annual Juried Quilt and Wall Hanging Exhibition

  • Great Hall and Museum Entrance Gallery

The Artwork of Susan Poffenbarger

  • Museum Exit Gallery

The Almost Heaven Governor’s Art Exhibition

  • Outside the Governor’s Office in the State Capitol building

Featured Event

We will once again be holding our annual Vandalia Festival May 23-25 on the grounds of the Capitol Complex.  Join us for concerts, contests, dancing, activities for children, WV Artisans and WV food vendors.  To learn more, click here.


MUSEUMS

The West Virginia State Museums features locations at the Culture Center, Grave Creek Archaeological Complex, Camp Washington Carver, and Independence Hall.

RECORDS & DATABASES

Whether researching your family lineage or looking for information on the history of West Virginia, the Archives and History website is the premier on-line resource.

GRANTS

Every year the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History give out millions of dollars in grants. Check out grant opportunities in Arts, Historic Preservation, or Record Management.


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