West Virginia Museums
History in Our Mountains Museum & Gift Shop
Starting with a 30-minute documentary, walk through the history of McDowell County & most importantly the coal industry & its people. New this year – “The Loft” restaurant is part of the museum. Enjoy a sandwich - Isaiah Welch, Sid Hatfield or Mother Jones. Major credit cards.
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Pocahontas Exhibition Mine & Museum

The Pocahontas Exhibition Mine & Museum, National Historic Landmark, Virginia Official Coal Heritage Zone, World's first show mine. Offer AAA discounts. Located on Rt. 659 in Pocahontas, Virginia.
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Veterans Memorial Museum of Southern WV, Inc.
Collections & memorabilia from the Revolutionary, Civil, WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam & the Gulf Wars. General MacArthur's footlocker, vintage Jeep. Open 12 - 4 pm, Fri.- Sun. Group Tours year-round with prior notice. Downtown Hinton, at 423 Ballengee St.
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Greenbrier Historical Society/North House Museum
The North House was built in Lewisburg in 1820. The present archives and museum is the home of the Greenbrier Historical Society's collections and gift shop. Tours available thoughout the day Monday -Saturday. Closed all major holidays. Major credit cards accepted.
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The Collis P Huntington Railroad Historical Society Musueum
Railroad Museum located at Memorial Boulevard and 14th Street West, in Huntington, WV's Ritter Park, this outdoor museum is open free every Sunday from 2-5 P.M., Memorial Day to September 30th. Also open for birthday parties and other events.
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Saunders One Room School House Museum
Revisit the past with a tour to this historic museum filled with reminders of days gone by, from the hickory stick to the pot-bellied stove, antique desks, & book collections. Located beside the Graham House at Lowell, WV.
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Princeton Railroad Museum
The Princeton-Mercer County Railroad Museum is located in the historic district of East Mercer Street. Replica houses priceless artifacts relating to the Virginian Railroad. Group tours available.
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Wyoming County Historical Museum
Come see the rifle of the county's first settler. Other displays include Native American, Civil War, Mining, Timbering as well as artifacts from around the world. Free Admission. Open Noon to 4pm or by appointment.
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Youth Museum of Southern West Virginia
Interactive, hands-on exhibits, puzzle room, art exhibits and pioneer village 'The Mountain Homestead'. Exit 42 or 44 off I-64/77. Located inside of the New River Park adjacent to Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine. April – Oct. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Nov. – Mar. 10 am – 5 pm, closed on Mondays.
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