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What to do and see in Parkersburg, West Virginia (WV): The Best Museums
Parkersburg is a city in and the county seat of Wood County, West Virginia, United States. Located at the confluence of the Ohio and Little Kanawha rivers, it is the state's third-largest city and the largest city in the Parkersburg-Marietta-Vienna metropolitan area. The population was 31,492 at the 2010 census. Its peak population was 44,797 in 1960. The city is about 14 miles south of Marietta, Ohio.
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1. Parkersburg Art Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
A taste of Soho. Visit our dynamic,contemporary gallery to see regional and national works of art. The Art Center features exhibitions, classes, guided tours,gift shop, special events and facility rentals.
Reviewed By sueellenw519 - Parkersburg, United States
The Art Center changes its art displays on a rotating basis and features local artists, and up and coming artists. But their 3rd floor is open for private event rentals, and I've attended several events in that space, most recently a wedding reception!
2. Blennerhassett Museum
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4.0 based on 111 reviews
Museum that houses three floors of interesting archeological and historical exhibits.
Reviewed By 934cheryls
3 floors of history of Blennerhassett Island and the local areas. Friendly staff and nice air conditioned stop on a very hot day!
3. Veterans Museum of Mid-Ohio Valley
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4.0 based on 11 reviews
The museum offers over 1,700 square feet of displays honoring veterans of all services from WWI to the present while educating the public on their service. The museum also includes a video and book library for research.
4. Oil & Gas Museum
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3.5 based on 42 reviews
This nationally recognized museum presents the intriguing history of the oil and gas industry, including how the accumulation of wealth from oil impacted West Virginia's statehood. Also expanded displays on the Civil War and local industries.
Reviewed By wallaceball11
Excellent narration by the volunteer at the museum.Also includes a very interesting Civil War exhibit.
5. Artcraft Studio
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
