THE MEETING SITE OF CHOICE- Looking for the perfect place to hold your next function? In addition to offering programming for the general public, the Clay Center can be rented for special events of all types.[more...]
CONTACT US- We want to hear from you! If you have questions, comments, or suggestions, or would like more information about the Clay Center's unique offerings, please contact us.[more...]
The mission of the Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences - West Virginia is to be the "center for all." To achieve this important goal, we need to hear directly from you. Please take a moment to complete the feedback form below. Let us know more about[more...]
TECHNICAL INFORMATION- The Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences has two main performance venues, the Maier Foundation Performance Hall and the Walker Theater.[more...]
The Access Fund helps to pay for admission and a portion of transportation costs to Classroom in the Clay Center programs for those schools which qualify.[more...]
Let us bring the excitement of art and science to you! Our lively sessions can be geared for any age group, size or budget! Based on state learning content standards and objectives, our outreach programs offer hands–on activities that bring the wonders[more...]
Discover the many teacher-training opportunities offered at the Clay Center and off-site as well! These training programs will enrich the curriculum of any classroom by providing unique hands-on experiences for teachers and students on topics ranging[more...]
A great adventure awaits you, so just sit back in the comfy seats in the ElectricSky™ Theater and feel like you’re part of the larger-than-life films.[more...]
The ElectricSky™ transports visitors to distant stars and planets of our solar system during planetarium shows. It houses a star-ball with more than 10,000 stars as the theater’s centerpiece, filling the domed screen with the night sky. Planetarium shows[more...]
The ElectricSky™ Domed Theater is one of the most majestic elements of the Avampato Discovery Museum. The ElectricSky™ Theater houses the only place to experience giant screen films (also called large format films) in the state or region. The theater,[more...]
The Clay Center performance season lineup each year is filled with imaginative, provocative and inspiring performances, exciting theater shows, popular entertainers, dance, comedy and more.[more...]
The Clay Center's Avampato Discovery Museum houses two floors of hands-on science exhibits featuring more than 12,000 square feet of nonstop fun.[more...]
A unique spin on a traditional theme, Milton Gardner’s Earth City explores earth science with particular emphasis on the forces that have shaped West Virginia – water being foremost. Touting the message “Over four and a half billion years in the making!”[more...]
Gizmo Factory is made up of more than 30 exhibits exploring physical science with a particular emphasis on creativity and engineering; sound, light and color; and electricity and magnetism.[more...]
Health Royale includes interactive exhibits exploring health and wellness as well as a larger than life animatronic game show, which allows visitors to play along while testing their knowledge of basic health issues.[more...]
With more than 9,000 square feet of gallery space, the art gallery houses the Museum’s Permanent Collection as well as important, large-scale traveling exhibitions.[more...]
Learn more about our public programs and events, including: family Fun Days, Wee Wednesdays, adult and family workshops, Summer Discovery Camps and much more![more...]
Clay Center Membership saves you money while providing you and your family with great benefits. Memberships also make great gifts for child care providers, co-workers, clients, new neighbors, friends, family and everyone on your list.[more...]
Friends of Clay Center is a membership support group devoted to the future of the organization. Since its inception, Friends has contributed over a half million dollars in much needed educational funding.[more...]
The Clay Center is dedicated to forming partnerships with individuals and companies throughout the state. We want everybody to have an opportunity to promote their products and services through sponsorships at the Clay Center.[more...]
There are many volunteer opportunities at the Clay Center. It is truly a rewarding, exciting and fun oportunity to meet people and to enjoy amazing performances, exhibits and events.[more...]