West Virginia State Museum - Art museum in Charleston - 1900 Kanawha Blvd E #435, USA

This was a great museum. We have been traveling around to visit all of the state museums and this was one of my favorites. The displays are really interesting and well done. There is an elevator and large open rooms for those that need accessible areas. I was easily able to navigate it with my electric scooter. On the first floor there is a one room family/handicap bathroom which was super easy to get in and out of. I wish they had one on each floor. The remaining floor had standard bathrooms with stalls. There is also a cafe with prepackaged sandwiches and snacks. They also have coffee and coffee drinks. I enjoyed my ham sandwich and these unique potato chips with Indian spices. Parking was straightforward and easily accessible. I would certainly revisit again.

Was very impressed. We spent quite a lot of time here and still did not get to see everything. The layout adds to the experience. Definitely worth checking out. If you enjoy museums at all plan on at least a half a day. However since it is free you can still stop in if you only have an hour.

The highlight of our visit to the Capitol. So much well curated and laid out exhibits, made for a complete and immersive experience - from coal mining, to labor, to music, and much more. The gift shop is well stocked with quality and many locally sourced items. The museum’s annual quilt show before Labor Day is one of many highlights during the year. Arguably the most informative stop of the Capitol city. Well worth it.

Exquisite museum with so much history of our wonderful state! A must visit for all ages! Gift shop as well! all WV items! They will be decorating for Christmas very soon! Thanksgiving weekend!

While some of the history paints a rosier picture than natives or slaves would, the museum is thorough and extensive. We thought giving ourselves 2 hours was enough time, but we were wrong! Tons of interesting people, artifacts, and history in captivating displays. I learned a ton and would definitely go back to see what I missed when we had to rush out because it was closing time. (Also had an amazing quilt display at the entrance - wow!)

I've been through my share of museums and then some, and this is one of the most enjoyable museums I've been in! It's a nice all around experience from the floor to the ceiling and the all around sound were great! We got there late, but I really want to go back and see everything again!

Sadly, the museum was closed. It was not posted anywhere on line. But they are closed Sundays and Mondays. I was redirected to the State Capitol building, which is beautiful and quite different from other State Capitol buildings. Outside the Capitol is a well designed and interesting Veterans Memorial. Everywhere you turn in West Virginia you see Mountains.

I would give this place 10 stars if I could!! Stopped to visit the capital building first and it was impressive as well. But I really enjoyed the setup of the state museum. They start you back from way in the very beginning of time and work you all the way to the present day. The detail and thought that went i to this is impressive. Unfortunately my time was limited as I had a full day planned. This place is easily 4 hours or more to really take time to read the stuff. Trust me, come here, you'll be impressed. And it's FREE!!