Exhibits
TreeHouses
Become an environmental steward in the Avampato Discovery Museum and learn about the secret lives of those who live amongst the trees. Families can explore, design and build their own treehouse, stomp on the forest dance floor to discover the sounds of the forest, and much more!
Food in Art
We are relishing all things food at the Clay Center this summer as we open our new café! To mark the occasion, this exhibition examines images from our permanent collection of or related to food, analyzing cultural foodways, consumerism, and hierarchies in the canon of art.
The Possible Dream
Since opening in 2003, the Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of WV has hosted many exciting exhibits and performances, and acquired wonderful works of art. Discover our diverse history through this exhibition of artwork from our permanent collection!
WaterWorks
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.
Maier Foundation Music Studio
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.
Interactive Art Space
Explore art in new and exciting ways! In our Interactive Art Space, guests of all ages can explore basic art principles while having fun.
Healthy Me
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.
Ashton’s Climbing Sculpture
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.