Happy 162nd Birthday West Virginia!
West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture & History
The State Museum is open Monday-Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm.
Featured Exhibits
Inspired Series – West Virginia Historic Figures
- 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
*New Exhibit Coming Soon*
- Great Hall Gallery
The Almost Heaven Governor’s Art Exhibition
- Outside the Governor’s Office in the State Capitol building
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Join us at the Culture Center in Charleston to celebrate West Virginia’s 162nd birthday this Friday, June 20 from 10:00 am to 2:00pm. Come enjoy birthday cake, West Virginia-style hot dogs, craft activities for the whole family, and new exhibits on display. All events are free and open to the public. 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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Recent News
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06/18/2025
West Virginia Independence Hall to Celebrate West Virginia Day on Friday, June 20
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06/18/2025
Culture Center to Host Free West Virginia Day Celebration
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06/02/2025
New Juried Art Exhibit Opening at Culture Center
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05/23/2025
MEDIA ADVISORY: Annual Vandalia Gathering to be Held this Weekend in Charleston
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04/14/2025
West Virginia State Historic Preservation Survey and Planning Grants Available