Latest News and Events
Here at the museum we strive to provide an interactive experience to our patrons through a variety of exhibits and events.
Check out the current events happening at the museum.
If you would like to host an event at the museum please reach out via email or phone.
100 YEARS OF ENTERTAINMENT EXHIBIT
The museum is currently featuring an exhibit on the Metropolitan Theatre, which turned 100 years old this July. This exhibit features artifacts, photographs, oral records and more spanning the last 100 years. In 1924, the Metropolitan Theatre opened it’s doors to the public as a vaudeville house designed by Charles W. Bates and was granted the title of “West Virginia’s Most Beautiful Playhouse”. The Metropolitan Theatre has always been a cultural anchor in the Downtown Historic District of Morgantown. It is one of the better surviving examples of the neoclassical revival architecture in the region.
MUSEUM UPDATES
The Morgantown History Museum is now offering authentic autographed 8x10 photos of Don Knotts.
In return for a monetary donation of $10, you can choose one of many autographed photos that were generously donated to the Morgantown History Museum by Don Knotts himself, who gifted hundreds of autographed photos to the museum over his lifetime.
There is a limited supply, so stop by and pick up your photo - or photos- today!
FIRST FRIDAY FOR THE ARTS
First Friday for the Arts was created by the Arts Council of Greater Morgantown as a way to sustain an inclusive community-centered series of art events that recur every first Friday of the month intending to bring together creatives and businesses to present a night to immerse in the arts.
We are currently one of eight participating locations, including 6 gallery spaces, two storefront exhibitions, and a jewelry demo site.
The next First Friday event will be on Friday, September 8th
from 5-9PM and will feature the unveiling of the exhibit about the first airplane built and flown in WV.
The airplane was flown by Ralph Kinderman and Ben Garrison in Hoard Rocks, WV just outside of Morgantown.
First Friday for the Arts is an affiliate program through Main Street Morgantown.
For more information on participating locations, dates, times and more please visit the Arts Council of Greater Morgantown website!
CONTACT
Address: 175 Kirk Street,
Morgantown, WV 26505
morgantownwvhistory@morgantownwv.gov
Phone Number: 304-319-1800
Wed - Fri: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
​​Sat - Sun: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
The museum is closed on all major holiday