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Avampato Discovery Museum
Avampato Discovery Museum
Caperton Planetarium & Theater
Caperton Planetarium & Theater
Juliet Art Museum
Juliet Art Museum
Maier Foundation Performance Hall
Maier Foundation Performance Hall
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Get ready to think big, experiment boldly, and discover the wonders of STEM at the Clay Center’s second annual STEM Fest!
Learn about the wonders of astronomy before experiencing it yourself with telescopes and hot chocolate in the Susan Runyan Maier Sculpture Garden! Includes Sci-Talk presentation and Star Party led by our Planetarium & Science Educator, Shannon Silverman.
Join us for Homeschool Days, an experience where students and parents partake in a series of educational programming designed to spark creativity and imagination.
Families excavate mystery dinosaur bones, develop their own theories, reconstruct prehistoric creatures, and defend their scientific conclusions.
Families investigate fossil replicas through crayon rubbings and careful observation before creating their own scientific illustrations of prehistoric creatures.
Create clear "amber slime" inspired by fossils preserved in amber. A fun, hands-on STEAM activity perfect for younger audiences.
Based on the 1992 film starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, THE BODYGUARD is a thrilling, romantic musical that combines high-stakes suspense with unforgettable music.
Enjoy admission to the Clay Center for just $2 per person on the first Sunday of each month with a valid SNAP or WIC card and photo ID.
Get ready for a holiday experience like no other! Join us for a magical day filled with festive fun as Santa himself makes a special stop to meet the kids!
The Clay Center has transformed into a giant escape room, and your team must work together to find its way out! Explore the museum after dark as you work through challenges to crack the code!
Looking for something to do over winter break? Shake off those winter wiggles and come to the Clay Center for our Winter Wonderlabs at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM each day! Families will explore different STEAM topics together and make some chilly discoveries along the way!
Looking for something to do over winter break? Shake off those winter wiggles and come to the Clay Center for our Winter Wonderlabs at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM each day! Families will explore different STEAM topics together and make some chilly discoveries along the way!
Looking for something to do over winter break? Shake off those winter wiggles and come to the Clay Center for our Winter Wonderlabs at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM each day! Families will explore different STEAM topics together and make some chilly discoveries along the way!
Looking for something to do over winter break? Shake off those winter wiggles and come to the Clay Center for our Winter Wonderlabs at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM each day! Families will explore different STEAM topics together and make some chilly discoveries along the way!
Can’t stay up until midnight? No problem! Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to celebrate 2027 at NOON!
Roar & Explore with Dinosaurs, an immersive travelling dinosaur exhibit produced by the Miami Children’s Museum, will open on September 26, 2026 and will run until January 3, 2027 at the Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia.
I AM WILD: A Charley Harper Exhibit West Virginia, inspired by the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh’s 2025 exhibition, I AM WILD: A Charley Harper Exhibit, closes at The Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia on January 3rd, 2027.
We can't wait to kick off our 44th season on Jan. 10 with host Kathy Mattea, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Jason Carter Band, Chatham County Line, Mason Via, and more.
Barrie Kaufman: Life Leading to the Arctic charts the evolution of her career, bringing together landmark series and rarely seen works from institutional and private collections, offering a rare opportunity to experience the full arc of Kaufman’s artistic journey—from early investigations to the fulfillment of a lifelong ambition to create in direct response to the environmental realities of the Arctic.
Join us for Homeschool Days, an experience where students and parents partake in a series of educational programming designed to spark creativity and imagination.
This year’s celebration, “The Art of Illusion,” will bring an evening of creativity, entertainment, and unexpected experiences to life throughout the building.
Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-busting, show-stopping American rock icon.
Join us for Homeschool Days, an experience where students and parents partake in a series of educational programming designed to spark creativity and imagination.
Experience the artistry of Nicole Zuraitis, a two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning jazz vocalist, singer-songwriter, pianist, and bandleader. As founder of the Modern Songbook Society, she continues to champion original music and expand the future of jazz.
Blues-rock titan Joe Bonamassa has announced a new run of Spring 2027 U.S. tour dates, bringing one of today’s most celebrated live guitarists back to theaters and performing arts centers across the country.
Come experience the music of Anthony Hervey, American trumpeter and emerging artist that has captivated audiences worldwide both as a sought-after sideman and a visionary bandleader.
Join us for Homeschool Days, an experience where students and parents partake in a series of educational programming designed to spark creativity and imagination.
LowDown Brass Band is a high-energy horn ensemble blending the power of brass with conscious hip hop, reggae, soul, and the raw pulse of the city.
A Grammy-winning artist and two-time IBMA Fiddle Player of the Year, Bronwyn brings her electrifying blend of bluegrass, Americana, and roots music to the Clay Center for a special performance with Mountain Stage on April 4, 2027.
He earned his stripes on Broadway… now the ghost-with-the-most is coming to Charleston, WV.
Join us for Homeschool Days, an experience where students and parents partake in a series of educational programming designed to spark creativity and imagination.
Brass Queens is a female-led, New York-based brass band that has been dominating the brass band scene since 2019.
World Ballet Company’s Swan Lake combines stunning choreography, elaborate costumes, and 50 international dancers with Tchaikovsky’s iconic score performed live by an orchestra.
World Ballet Company’s Swan Lake combines stunning choreography, elaborate costumes, and 50 international dancers with Tchaikovsky’s iconic score performed live by an orchestra.
Everybody look around, there’s reason to rejoice! The Tony Award®-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back.
EXHIBITS
The Juliet Art Museum is proud to present this collections exhibition which will highlight key works added to our permanent collection between 2024 and 2026.
Barrie Kaufman: Life Leading to the Arctic charts the evolution of her career, bringing together landmark series and rarely seen works from institutional and private collections, offering a rare opportunity to experience the full arc of her artistic journey—from early investigations to the fulfillment of a lifelong ambition to create in direct response to the environmental realities of the Arctic.
The Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of WV is excited to announce its next traveling exhibit from Miami Children’s Museum, “Roar & Explore with Dinosaurs.” This spectacular exhibit invites children and families to journey back to the age of dinosaurs in an educational and exciting environment.
I AM WILD: A Charley Harper Exhibit West Virginia, inspired by the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh’s 2025 exhibition, I AM WILD: A Charley Harper Exhibit, opens at the Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia on August 15, 2026, and runs through January 3, 2027.
Step into the Clay Center Makerspace, our interactive exhibit where creativity, engineering, and problem-solving come to life!
Prepare for launch! Step into Space Lab, a hands-on exploration of space science and interplanetary adventure. Whether you're defending Earth from incoming asteroids, engineering your own rocket, or mining asteroids for valuable resources, this immersive exhibit challenges visitors to think like scientists, engineers, and astronauts.
In WaterWorks visitors play and work with water along sweeping flow routes, dramatic water falls, controlling the water to animate and energize everything in its path in an expression of water’s power. Along the way, they will experience the potential, kinetic and mechanical energy of water.
In the Maier Foundation Music Studio, visitors see, listen to, move to, and create their own music; examine the scientific foundations of music they hear; and explore the mathematical concepts of rhythm, pattern, and harmony.
Explore art in new and exciting ways! In our Interactive Art Space, guests of all ages can explore basic art principles while having fun.
Focusing on the human body in motion, Healthy Me provides a safe environment to test your physical skills and learn why regular physical activity is essential to health.
Enter a town much like Charleston but on a kid’s scale. In My Town, the kids have the jobs, get to spend (imaginary) money and participate in fun activities every day!
See all three stories of the Clay Center from a new perspective as you climb a work of art. From kids to adults, everyone can take part in this interactive exhibit.
SHOWS AND FILMS
TUESDAY–SATURDAY: 12:00PM
Take a guided journey from the Sun to the eight planets and beyond, exploring icy moons, giant storms, dwarf planets, and other surprising objects along the way.
TUESDAY–SUNDAY: 1:00PM
This high-speed adventure for family audiences takes you on a roller coaster ride from the Moon through our solar system, galaxy and beyond.
TUESDAY–SATURDAY: 11:00AM
TUESDAY–SUNDAY: 2:00PM & 4:00PM
Join shark heroes Jess Cramp, Liv Rose and Cristina Zenato on an epic family adventure into the fascinating kingdom of sharks, where we’ll come face to face with these magnificent creatures and learn how our future is intertwined with theirs.
TUESDAY–SATURDAY: 10:30AM
MAGNETISM explains how Earth’s magnetic field acts like a shield — protecting us from harmful particles from the Sun and outer space.
Clay Center Board of Directors Selects Kittleman to Lead National Search for New President & CEO
Recovery Point West Virginia will welcome Grammy Award-winning folk trio I'm With Her to the Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences on Tuesday, March 9, 2027, for the organization's fourth annual Harmonies for Hope benefit concert.
The Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia is thrilled to announce that music legend Smokey Robinson will bring his Legacy of Love Tour to the Clay Center on June 17, 2027, at 7:30 PM.
The Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia is pleased to announce the return of the Cecil I. Walker Jazz Series for its 2027 Season.
The Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of WV is excited to announce its 16th annual fundraising gala, Carnaval. Themed “The Art of Illusion,” the event will take place on Saturday, January 30, 2027, from 7:30 PM to 11:30 PM at the Clay Center, with an exclusive VIP opening reception beginning at 6:30 PM.
The Clay Center invites families to explore the exciting world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics during its second annual STEM Fest on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 11 AM to 4 PM.