Homeschool Days: Nature's Building Blocks
Learn about botanical science and biology in this engaging lab about the ever-growing world of plants!
Member Event: Family Game Night
Join us for an evening of family fun at "Discovery After Dark," our exclusive monthly event series designed just for Clay Center members! This January, get ready for Family Game Night! Gather your loved ones for a night filled with playful competition, creativity, and discovery.
Carnaval 2025: Utopia presented by The Ruth & J O Stone Foundation
Experience a world where dreams of a brilliant, limitless future come to life!
Love Notes with the Bob Thompson Unit
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has grown tremendously from when it started in 1939 as a partnership with local chemical plants in Charleston, WV.
Homeschool Days: Out of this World
What does it take for a planet to hold life in our solar system? Fly with us as we delve into this topic more.
A Night with Nakamatsu
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has grown tremendously from when it started in 1939 as a partnership with local chemical plants in Charleston, WV.
(SOLD OUT) HADESTOWN
HADESTOWN intertwines two mythic tales — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone — as it invites you on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back.
CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC: CHASING THE UNBELIEVABLE
Following a decade touring the world as one of the most successful magic shows in history, the Champions Of Magic team are back with an explosive ALL NEW show featuring thrilling and mind-bending illusions.
Joe Bonamassa
Joe Bonamassa is one of today's top live performers. His enthusiastic shows are one of the biggest parts of his career, and a favorite for music lovers worldwide.
The Broadway/Hollywood Songbook
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has grown tremendously from when it started in 1939 as a partnership with local chemical plants in Charleston, WV.
RAIN – A Tribute to the Beatles
RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles is an electrifying concert experience celebrating the timeless music of the legendary fab four.
Homeschool Days: Make things Move!
We're getting things moving and rolling in our Homeschool Days this month as we jump into the world of Forces and Motion!
Opera Returns! Carmen in Concert
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has grown tremendously from when it started in 1939 as a partnership with local chemical plants in Charleston, WV.
Spring Break Camp - Tech Titans
Learning doesn’t stop during Spring Break! Students ages 7–9 will merge technology and engineering in this hands-on camp! Code a robot, expand your world with Lego challenges, and gain a deeper understanding of technology all around you!
Spring Break Camp - Starship Academy: Navigating the Cosmos
Learning doesn’t stop during during Spring Break! Students ages 10 & up will enlist in the Starship Academy this Spring Break and prepare to navigate the cosmos! This immersive camp invites students to engage in captivating lessons on astrophysics, planetary science, and space technology.
MEAN GIRLS
Direct from Broadway, MEAN GIRLS is the hilarious hit musical from an award-winning creative team, including book writer TINA FEY (“30 Rock”), composer JEFF RICHMOND (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”), lyricist NELL BENJAMIN (Legally Blonde) and original director and choreographer CASEY NICHOLAW (The Book of Mormon).
Superheroes vs. Supervillains
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has grown tremendously from when it started in 1939 as a partnership with local chemical plants in Charleston, WV.
The Temptations with The Four Tops
Get ready for a night of unforgettable music and timeless classics as two of Motown’s most iconic groups, The Temptations and The Four Tops, take the stage together for an epic concert event on April 15, 2025!
The Great Gatsby Ballet presented by the World Ballet Company
Step into the jazzy world of the Roaring Twenties with this new production of the World Ballet Company.
Psychology of Dogs
Unlock the secrets of your furry friend at our groundbreaking live show, The Psychology of Dogs!
Homeschool Days: Artistic Inspirations
Put on your apron today as we draw inspiration from various artists throughout history. We'll learn about the expressive work of Vincent Van Gogh, Helen Frankenthaler, and Wassily Kandinsky and recreate the techniques of these masters.
The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA
ATC The Concert continues to be the top ABBA tribute group in the world.
Season Finale!
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has grown tremendously from when it started in 1939 as a partnership with local chemical plants in Charleston, WV.
CHICAGO THE MUSICAL
CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one showstopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen.
Opposites Abstract: A Mo Willems Exhibit Closing
Opposites Abstract: A Mo Willems Exhibit is based on Mo Willems’ all-ages book, Opposites Abstract, published by Hyperion Books for Children.
Family Fun Day: Ice Age Safari
Journey back to the Ice Age for a frosty day of fun and discovery! Unearth the wonders of the past by digging through “icy” sand pits to discover replica fossils of incredible Ice Age creatures. Embark on an exciting adventure along the “Frozen Footprints Trail”.
SCI Talk: Stellar Lifecycles and Beyond
Join us for an illuminating journey through the fascinating phases of a star's life. This presentation is perfect for any individual who has a deep interest in astrophysics and astronomy. This presentation is led by our Planetarium and Science Educator, Shannon Silverman who studies high-energy astrophysics, with a particular focus on neutron stars.
Life on the Edge Closing
Discover new environments on Earth and in space! Life on the Edge is an exhibition exploring extreme environments on Earth and expanding awareness of the possibilities for life in our Solar System and beyond.
Noon Year’s Eve
Can’t stay up until midnight? No problem! Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to celebrate 2025 at NOON!
TinkerTots Storytime
Your tots will have a blast during this special time designed just for them.
Winter WonderLabs
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!
TinkerTots Storytime
Your tots will have a blast during this special time designed just for them.
Winter WonderLabs
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!
Frozen Jr. presented by the Children’s Theatre of Charleston
Frozen JR. is based on the 2018 Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage.
Frozen Jr. presented by the Children’s Theatre of Charleston
Frozen JR. is based on the 2018 Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage.
Cosmic Celebration: Winter Solstice
Celebrate the shortest day of the year in a BIG way at the Clay Center! This family-friendly event is packed with exciting winter activities and captivating shows that explore the science and magic of the shortest day of the year.
TinkerTots Storytime
Your tots will have a blast during this special time designed just for them.
Frozen Jr. presented by the Children’s Theatre of Charleston
Frozen JR. is based on the 2018 Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage.
Member Event: Snow Wars!
Join us for an evening of frosty fun at "Discovery After Dark," our exclusive monthly event series designed just for museum members! Families are invited to explore larger-than-life experiences together, all happening after work but before bedtime.
TinkerTots Storytime
Your tots will have a blast during this special time designed just for them.
Beauty Runs Deep: A Rooted Rhapsody Opening
Beauty Runs Free: A Rooted Rhapsody opens December 19, 2024.
TinkerTots Storytime
Your tots will have a blast during this special time designed just for them.
The Nutcracker presented by Charleston Ballet and WV Symphony
Experience an unforgettable holiday season with your loved ones by immersing yourself in the timeless classic of THE NUTCRACKER.
The Nutcracker presented by Charleston Ballet and WV Symphony
Experience an unforgettable holiday season with your loved ones by immersing yourself in the timeless classic of THE NUTCRACKER.
Hot Cocoa with Santa
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! Not only will Santa be on-site to hear your Christmas wishes, but kids can unleash their creativity at our DIY List-Making Station, where they can craft their personalized letters to Santa.
TinkerTots Storytime
Your tots will have a blast during this special time designed just for them.
Family Gingerbread Workshop
Celebrate the season by joining us for a delightful morning of gingerbread fun! Bring your family to decorate a pre-assembled gingerbread house and sip on hot chocolate from our Curiosity Café. With all supplies provided you can relax, get creative, and make lasting memories.
The Nutcracker presented by Charleston Ballet and WV Symphony
Experience an unforgettable holiday season with your loved ones by immersing yourself in the timeless classic of THE NUTCRACKER.
TinkerTots Storytime
Your tots will have a blast during this special time designed just for them.
TinkerTots Storytime
Your tots will have a blast during this special time designed just for them.
