Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia

Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia Discover a world of music, theater, art and science! Discover a world of music, theater, art and science at one of the most unique venues in the country.
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Visit an interactive museum with art and science exhibits of its own and traveling exhibitions from around the country, become immersed in a giant screen film or planetarium show on a 61-foot dome, hear world-class performances by renowned entertainers and more – all under one roof! With so many educational and cultural activities, the Clay Center has something for everyone, and it’ll keep you coming back for more.

Art Takeover is coming to the Clay Center on September 5th from 11AM-2PM! 🎨 Celebrate art and creativity as the museum t...
08/09/2026

Art Takeover is coming to the Clay Center on September 5th from 11AM-2PM! 🎨

Celebrate art and creativity as the museum transforms into a living art studio! Watch working artists bring their ideas to life, ask questions about their creative process, create your own masterpieces with hands-on activities throughout the museum, and discover all there is to love about art.

This one-day-only event showcases a variety of artistic mediums and creative processes, so there's something for everyone to enjoy. We can't wait to see you at Art Takeover! 🖌️

Still Life: Drawing from Life invites you to explore rarely exhibited works from our permanent collection and create you...
08/08/2026

Still Life: Drawing from Life invites you to explore rarely exhibited works from our permanent collection and create your own still life drawing in our studio space.

Open through October 4 at the Juliet Art Museum, this exhibition celebrates the richness and variety of the still life genre. Don't miss it!

It’s almost time! The Great Charleston Domino Challenge is only one week away and we are so excited! ✨🎲Join us on August...
08/08/2026

It’s almost time! The Great Charleston Domino Challenge is only one week away and we are so excited! ✨🎲

Join us on August 15 at 12PM - 3PM for this unforgettable community event where you can plan, design, and build a domino chain reaction. Connect your section to other sections and watch at 3PM as we topple it all over in one grand moment celebrating creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork!

Local artist Vinny Franck will also be joining us to create a centerpiece that brings everyone’s hard work together. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience! We’ll see you there! 🎲

At this party, science meets creativity! Whip up a delicious dessert by conducting an exciting science experiment, then ...
08/07/2026

At this party, science meets creativity! Whip up a delicious dessert by conducting an exciting science experiment, then customize your creation with your favorite toppings for a one-of-a-kind treat. The Clay Center takes care of the setup, cleanup, and all the action-packed fun, so all that's left for you to do is celebrate! Birthday parties must be booked at least two weeks before your event date.

Book now at: https://www.theclaycenter.org/birthday-parties

🎉The Great Charleston Domino Challenge is happening on August 15, and we’re excited to welcome local artist Vinny Franck...
08/06/2026

🎉The Great Charleston Domino Challenge is happening on August 15, and we’re excited to welcome local artist Vinny Franck as he creates a spectacular centerpiece for this one-of-a-kind community installation!

Born and raised in Charleston, Franck combines his background in civil engineering with his passion for building intricate creations out of dominoes and wooden planks. Since 2009, he has continued to push the limits of his designs, creating larger and more complex structures with each project. Through his YouTube channel, Franck Planks, he has shared his work with audiences around the world and taken part in incredible opportunities including helping build the world’s tallest tower made with Kapla planks in London!

Now, Franck is bringing his creativity and craftsmanship to the Clay Center for our very own domino toppling event, and we couldn’t be more excited to have him help bring this community creation to life!

🚀✨ Homeschool Days are blasting off again with Cosmic Explorers: Blast Off & Beyond!Engineer and test your own Mars land...
08/05/2026

🚀✨ Homeschool Days are blasting off again with Cosmic Explorers: Blast Off & Beyond!

Engineer and test your own Mars landers, protect an astronaut during exciting landing challenges and journey through the solar system in an interactive Planetarium show! 🪐🌟 There's so much to discover, explore, and create! Bring your young cosmic explorers for a fun-filled day at the Clay Center! 👨‍🚀

📅 Thursday, August 20
🕤 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
🎟️ Register now at theclaycenter.org. Space is limited, and early registration is highly recommended!

We might be biased, but we think the Clay Center is the greatest 😉
08/05/2026

We might be biased, but we think the Clay Center is the greatest 😉

The Clay Center is proud to be a Blue Star Museum in 2026! As a thank-you to those who serve, active military members an...
08/04/2026

The Clay Center is proud to be a Blue Star Museum in 2026! As a thank-you to those who serve, active military members and their families can enjoy free admission now through September 7. We’re grateful for your dedication and invite you to discover our exhibitions, programs, and collections. Learn more about what’s on view at theclaycenter.org.

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1 Clay Square
Charleston, WV
25301

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

(304) 561-3570

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