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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