This museum was surprisingly awesome - the exhibits were immersive and well made. We have a 2 year old and we were looking for somewhere to walk around in December when we stopped in Charleston on a road trip - this was perfect! Not only were the exhibits immersive and interactive for kids but there was interesting historical information about West Virginia too. And the Christmas decorations were great too!

Spent the night in Charleston on our way to Columbus and decided to kill some time before leaving. This place was awesome and well worth a stop. Spent 2 hours between capital tour 30 Minutes and the about 90 minutes at the museum. Plenty of parking (meters). Very interesting and informative. If you have time to kill or need a break it's worth the stop. Food court available in Capital which is next door.

This is a fun place to visit, particularly if you are visiting the New River State Park on a rainy day. The exhibits are amazing and two hours will go by without you even realizing you have been touring the museum for that long. Once you finish touring it, do stop by the capitol building and enjoy its grandness.

We have been to many state museums, but this one rates at the top. They have set up a winding trail through the museum that leads you through the years in West Virginia. The displays are well put together and offer a fascinating journey through their history. Only minor complaint is there are several forks in the path and maybe putting arrows on the floor would facilitate the visit ensuring you see everything. A knowledgeable, friendly staff is included. The quilts in the entry hall are fantastic and worth the visit alone. Go and enjoy this diamond!