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Cultural Center

Charleston, WV
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Ranked #3 of 31 attractions in Charleston
Type: Civic Centres
Description: Complex that houses a variety of interesting tourist sites such as the State Museum, reference libraries, and a live-performance theater.
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charleston wv
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Nice day out for the kid and history buffs alike. The Cultural center has been recently redone and has new artifacts, art work on the history of WV.

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Charleston, West Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

This also houses the State Museum. Culture comes here. From concerts, to celebrations, to lectures by world famous authors, this Center has it all. One can even check genealogical records and the state library.

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Sparks, Maryland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

I have done events in the main lobby but had not had time to tour the exhibit until this week. What a wonderful job the staff has done putting together a tour of the ages thru WV.

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West Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2013

Great acoustics for music, lovely hall and home of the WV State Museum, a must see stop on any visit to the state capitol.

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Charleston, West Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2012

the cultural center has a WV museum in the basement that is really done well and it's hard to believe it is here in Charleston. The museum has the feel of many larger museums in DC, but its all local stuff and exhibits. Don't miss this place.

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Wexford, PA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2012

Loved the museum. Something for everyone. A wonderful history lesson about West Virginia presented in a way that is not boring.

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Summersville, West Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2012

The W V Cultural Center provides an excellent walk through the scienctific and historial aspects of WV. As one rides down the escalator, you are greeted by a recording of the present governor. Then the fun begins. You enter a darkened area with small star like lights above and on the floorwhere there is a brick embeaded giving the time... More

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Charleston, West Virginia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 October 2012

The museum update is wonderful. Whether you are a native or just passing through, this is a must-see attraction when visiting West Virginia's capitol city.

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Charleston, West Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 September 2012

There is something for everyone at the Cultural Center. The state museum is there as is the Archives. Lectures are presented monthly on a variety of topics.

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Cumberland, Maryland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 July 2012

Fantastic and free. It's a great museum. Don't miss it on your trip to the capital. Great historical rooms and displays about the state of West Virginia. This is a beautiful state.

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