Teams of students from around the state face off in an academic bowl competition focusing on West Virginia history, literature, arts, architecture, geography and culture.
West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture & History
The State Museum is open Tuesday-Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm.
Featured Exhibits
Inspired Series Juried Exhibition – West Virginia Wildlife
- State Museum’s Commissioner’s Gallery
The Almost Heaven Governor’s Art Exhibition
- Outside the Governor’s Office in the State Capitol building
Youth Congressional Art Exhibition
- Balcony Gallery of the Culture Center
Featured Event
Join us at the Culture Center on Tuesday, April 29 for the finals of the West Virginia History Bowl. Twenty-four teams from around the state will compete to become Grand Champion. For more information 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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04/14/2025
West Virginia State Historic Preservation Survey and Planning Grants Available
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03/25/2025
Governor Morrisey Proclaims March 21, 2025, Arts Day in West Virginia
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03/10/2025
West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History to Begin Accepting Entries for its Annual Juried Quilt Exhibition
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03/10/2025
Department of Arts, Culture and History Now Accepting Submissions for the Inspired: West Virginia Historic Figures Juried Art Exhibition
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03/07/2025
Logan High School Student to Represent West Virginia in Poetry Out Loud National Finals