Storytime Theater - Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me by Eric Carle
Stories leap off the page and onto the stage at Storytime Theater! Join us biweekly on Thursday and Saturday at 1:00 PM in the My Town Theater for an interactive storytelling adventure where imagination takes center stage!
BookBuds Storytime - The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
Read. Create. Grow. Join us for BookBuds Storytime, a weekly story-and-craft adventure ideal for ages 1–6, but all are welcome! Each session features a new tale and a fun, take-home craft to spark imagination and learning.
BookBuds Storytime - The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
Read. Create. Grow. Join us for BookBuds Storytime, a weekly story-and-craft adventure ideal for ages 1–6, but all are welcome! Each session features a new tale and a fun, take-home craft to spark imagination and learning.
Science Unleashed: Science or Magic?
Drop in for a live science demo packed with bold experiments, colorful reactions, and big discoveries. Science Unleashed! runs weekends on the museum floor and is perfect for curious kids ages 4–12.
Storytime Theater - Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me by Eric Carle
Stories leap off the page and onto the stage at Storytime Theater! Join us biweekly on Thursday and Saturday at 1:00 PM in the My Town Theater for an interactive storytelling adventure where imagination takes center stage!
Science Unleashed: Science or Magic?
Drop in for a live science demo packed with bold experiments, colorful reactions, and big discoveries. Science Unleashed! runs weekends on the museum floor and is perfect for curious kids ages 4–12.
$2 Admission for SNAP & WIC Participants
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.
Science Unleashed: Science or Magic?
Drop in for a live science demo packed with bold experiments, colorful reactions, and big discoveries. Science Unleashed! runs weekends on the museum floor and is perfect for curious kids ages 4–12.
Space Quest
Space Quest Family Fun Day is a science-filled, family-focused event designed to inspire curiosity and creativity in children through fun, hands-on exploration of space and STEM concepts.
Science Unleashed: Science or Magic?
Drop in for a live science demo packed with bold experiments, colorful reactions, and big discoveries. Science Unleashed! runs weekends on the museum floor and is perfect for curious kids ages 4–12.
Science Unleashed: Science or Magic?
Drop in for a live science demo packed with bold experiments, colorful reactions, and big discoveries. Science Unleashed! runs weekends on the museum floor and is perfect for curious kids ages 4–12.
Science Unleashed: Science or Magic?
Drop in for a live science demo packed with bold experiments, colorful reactions, and big discoveries. Science Unleashed! runs weekends on the museum floor and is perfect for curious kids ages 4–12.
Storytime Theater - Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me by Eric Carle
Stories leap off the page and onto the stage at Storytime Theater! Join us biweekly on Thursday and Saturday at 1:00 PM in the My Town Theater for an interactive storytelling adventure where imagination takes center stage!
Science Unleashed: Science or Magic?
Drop in for a live science demo packed with bold experiments, colorful reactions, and big discoveries. Science Unleashed! runs weekends on the museum floor and is perfect for curious kids ages 4–12.
Storytime Theater - Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me by Eric Carle
Stories leap off the page and onto the stage at Storytime Theater! Join us biweekly on Thursday and Saturday at 1:00 PM in the My Town Theater for an interactive storytelling adventure where imagination takes center stage!
Science Unleashed: Science or Magic?
Drop in for a live science demo packed with bold experiments, colorful reactions, and big discoveries. Science Unleashed! runs weekends on the museum floor and is perfect for curious kids ages 4–12.
Science Unleashed: Science or Magic?
Drop in for a live science demo packed with bold experiments, colorful reactions, and big discoveries. Science Unleashed! runs weekends on the museum floor and is perfect for curious kids ages 4–12.
Homeschool Days: Artistic Adventures
Join us for Homeschool Days, an experience where students and parents partake in a series of educational programming designed to spark creativity and imagination.
Science Unleashed: Science or Magic?
Drop in for a live science demo packed with bold experiments, colorful reactions, and big discoveries. Science Unleashed! runs weekends on the museum floor and is perfect for curious kids ages 4–12.
Science Unleashed: Science or Magic?
Drop in for a live science demo packed with bold experiments, colorful reactions, and big discoveries. Science Unleashed! runs weekends on the museum floor and is perfect for curious kids ages 4–12.
Science Unleashed: Science or Magic?
Drop in for a live science demo packed with bold experiments, colorful reactions, and big discoveries. Science Unleashed! runs weekends on the museum floor and is perfect for curious kids ages 4–12.
Storytime Theater - Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me by Eric Carle
Stories leap off the page and onto the stage at Storytime Theater! Join us biweekly on Thursday and Saturday at 1:00 PM in the My Town Theater for an interactive storytelling adventure where imagination takes center stage!
Science Unleashed: Science or Magic?
Drop in for a live science demo packed with bold experiments, colorful reactions, and big discoveries. Science Unleashed! runs weekends on the museum floor and is perfect for curious kids ages 4–12.
Storytime Theater - Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me by Eric Carle
Stories leap off the page and onto the stage at Storytime Theater! Join us biweekly on Thursday and Saturday at 1:00 PM in the My Town Theater for an interactive storytelling adventure where imagination takes center stage!
Science Unleashed: Science or Magic?
Drop in for a live science demo packed with bold experiments, colorful reactions, and big discoveries. Science Unleashed! runs weekends on the museum floor and is perfect for curious kids ages 4–12.
$2 Admission for SNAP & WIC Participants
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.
Spring Break Camp - Sprout Scouts
Is your camper ready for an adventure filled with nature, creativity, and hands-on exploration?
We Are Open!
School may be out, but the Clay Center is open! Join us for a full day of discovery across our hands-on science and art exhibits. Perfect for families looking for an engaging and educational day off.
Homeschool Days | Moonbeams: Lunar Explorations
Join us for Homeschool Days, an experience where students and parents partake in a series of educational programming designed to spark creativity and imagination.
$2 Admission for SNAP & WIC Participants
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.
Homeschool Days: Our Amazing World!
Join us for Homeschool Days, an experience where students and parents partake in a series of educational programming designed to spark creativity and imagination.
$2 Admission for SNAP & WIC Participants
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.
Wild Kratts®: Ocean Adventure! Exhibit Closing
Wild Kratts: Ocean Adventure®!, an interactive exhibit based on the popular PBS Kids series, will close at the Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia on May 10, 2026.
$2 Admission for SNAP & WIC Participants
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.
Summer Camp - Lassos and Labcoats: Science in the Wild West
Saddle up for hands-on science adventures!
Summer Camp - Fairytales of Oz - Lil' Art Camp
Follow the yellow brick road into creativity!
Summer Camp - Music Explorers - Journey Through Sound
Campers will discover the magic of music!
Summer Camp - Shark Week - Natural Science
Dive into the world of sharks and ocean life!
Summer Camp - The Camp Necessities - Lil' Bio Camp
Little explorers will discover plants, animals, and tiny creatures all around them!
Summer Camp - Where the Wild Things Should Be - Lil' Performing Arts Camp
Campers will roar, dance, and act their way through a playful performing arts adventure!
BookBuds Storytime - The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
Read. Create. Grow. Join us for BookBuds Storytime, a weekly story-and-craft adventure ideal for ages 1–6, but all are welcome! Each session features a new tale and a fun, take-home craft to spark imagination and learning.
Science Unleashed: Science or Magic?
Drop in for a live science demo packed with bold experiments, colorful reactions, and big discoveries. Science Unleashed! runs weekends on the museum floor and is perfect for curious kids ages 4–12.
Science Unleashed: Science or Magic?
Drop in for a live science demo packed with bold experiments, colorful reactions, and big discoveries. Science Unleashed! runs weekends on the museum floor and is perfect for curious kids ages 4–12.
Science Unleashed: Science or Magic?
Drop in for a live science demo packed with bold experiments, colorful reactions, and big discoveries. Science Unleashed! runs weekends on the museum floor and is perfect for curious kids ages 4–12.
BookBuds Storytime - Rainbow Bear by Bill Martin Jr.
Read. Create. Grow. Join us for BookBuds Storytime, a weekly story-and-craft adventure ideal for ages 1–6, but all are welcome! Each session features a new tale and a fun, take-home craft to spark imagination and learning.
BookBuds Storytime - Rainbow Bear by Bill Martin Jr.
Read. Create. Grow. Join us for BookBuds Storytime, a weekly story-and-craft adventure ideal for ages 1–6, but all are welcome! Each session features a new tale and a fun, take-home craft to spark imagination and learning.
Homeschool Days: Waves of Wonder
Join us for Homeschool Days, an experience where students and parents partake in a series of educational programming designed to spark creativity and imagination.
BookBuds Storytime - Rainbow Bear by Bill Martin Jr.
Read. Create. Grow. Join us for BookBuds Storytime, a weekly story-and-craft adventure ideal for ages 1–6, but all are welcome! Each session features a new tale and a fun, take-home craft to spark imagination and learning.
We Are Open!
School may be out, but the Clay Center is open! Join us for a full day of discovery across our hands-on science and art exhibits. Perfect for families looking for an engaging and educational day off.
Science Unleashed: Science or Magic?
Drop in for a live science demo packed with bold experiments, colorful reactions, and big discoveries. Science Unleashed! runs weekends on the museum floor and is perfect for curious kids ages 4–12.
Science Unleashed: Science or Magic?
Drop in for a live science demo packed with bold experiments, colorful reactions, and big discoveries. Science Unleashed! runs weekends on the museum floor and is perfect for curious kids ages 4–12.
Storytime Theater - Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me by Eric Carle
Stories leap off the page and onto the stage at Storytime Theater! Join us biweekly on Thursday and Saturday at 1:00 PM in the My Town Theater for an interactive storytelling adventure where imagination takes center stage!
Science Unleashed: Science or Magic?
Drop in for a live science demo packed with bold experiments, colorful reactions, and big discoveries. Science Unleashed! runs weekends on the museum floor and is perfect for curious kids ages 4–12.
BookBuds Storytime - Penguin and Pinecone by Selina Yoon
Read. Create. Grow. Join us for BookBuds Storytime, a weekly story-and-craft adventure ideal for ages 1–6, but all are welcome. Each session features a new tale and a fun, take-home craft to spark imagination and learning.
Wild Kratts®: Ocean Adventure! Exhibit Opening
Wild Kratts: Ocean Adventure®!, an interactive exhibit based on the popular PBS Kids series, will open at the Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia on January 17, 2026.
Member Preview - Wild Kratts®: Ocean Adventure! Exhibit
Clay Center members are invited to an exclusive sneak peek of Wild Kratts: Ocean Adventure®!, the newest hands-on, creature-powered exhibit opening at the Clay Center.
BookBuds Storytime - Penguin and Pinecone by Selina Yoon
Read. Create. Grow. Join us for BookBuds Storytime, a weekly story-and-craft adventure ideal for ages 1–6, but all are welcome. Each session features a new tale and a fun, take-home craft to spark imagination and learning.
Storytime Theater - Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me by Eric Carle
Stories leap off the page and onto the stage at Storytime Theater! Join us biweekly on Thursday and Saturday at 1:00 PM in the My Town Theater for an interactive storytelling adventure where imagination takes center stage!
BookBuds Storytime - Penguin and Pinecone by Selina Yoon
Read. Create. Grow. Join us for BookBuds Storytime, a weekly story-and-craft adventure ideal for ages 1–6, but all are welcome. Each session features a new tale and a fun, take-home craft to spark imagination and learning.
Science Unleashed: Science or Magic?
Drop in for a live science demo packed with bold experiments, colorful reactions, and big discoveries. Science Unleashed! runs weekends on the museum floor and is perfect for curious kids ages 4–12.
Science Unleashed: Science or Magic?
Drop in for a live science demo packed with bold experiments, colorful reactions, and big discoveries. Science Unleashed! runs weekends on the museum floor and is perfect for curious kids ages 4–12.
Science Unleashed: Science or Magic?
Drop in for a live science demo packed with bold experiments, colorful reactions, and big discoveries. Science Unleashed! runs weekends on the museum floor and is perfect for curious kids ages 4–12.
BookBuds Storytime - The Mitten by Jan Brett
Read. Create. Grow. Join us for BookBuds Storytime, a weekly story-and-craft adventure ideal for ages 1–6, but all are welcome! Each session features a new tale and a fun, take-home craft to spark imagination and learning.
BookBuds Storytime - The Mitten by Jan Brett
Read. Create. Grow. Join us for BookBuds Storytime, a weekly story-and-craft adventure ideal for ages 1–6, but all are welcome! Each session features a new tale and a fun, take-home craft to spark imagination and learning.
BookBuds Storytime - The Mitten by Jan Brett
Read. Create. Grow. Join us for BookBuds Storytime, a weekly story-and-craft adventure ideal for ages 1–6, but all are welcome! Each session features a new tale and a fun, take-home craft to spark imagination and learning.
Water’s Extreme Journey Exhibit Closing
Water’s Extreme Journey takes visitors on an exciting and important quest for clean water through West Virginia waterways.
$2 Admission for SNAP & WIC Participants
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.
Storytime Theater
Stories leap off the page and onto the stage at Storytime Theater! Join us every Thursday and Saturday at 1:00 PM in the My Town Theater for an interactive storytelling adventure where imagination takes center stage!
BookBuds Storytime - Happy New Year, Spot! by Eric Hill
Read. Create. Grow. Join us for BookBuds Storytime, a weekly story-and-craft adventure ideal for ages 1–6, but all are welcome! Each session features a new tale and a fun, take-home craft to spark imagination and learning.