Point Pleasant River Museum

Fun and interesting museum

Average Rating

100

My husband and I have been here several times and learn something new every time we go. The staff is excellent - to say they are friendly is an understatement! They have some exhibits that are permanent and some that change. There is two floors that tell of the history of the river, floods, river boats, people, and the Silver...

Posted by Shannon123103 on March 13, 2016. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Beautiful set up

Average Rating

100

A trip back in time with lots of educational information. The people are amazing and willing to help whenever they can!

Posted by Susan R on December 09, 2015. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Before Mothman, there was the river

Average Rating

100

This was highly entertaining. $5 door charge. I'm a historian so if I lived here I'd be here weekly. As it was, we spent a few hours here chatting with the awesome staff -- zero research, but had I time ...

Posted by Paul C on November 09, 2015. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

riverboats, bridge collapses, barge piloting and more

Average Rating

100

this museum is the best small museum I've ever been to. My love of the area, my love of steamboating, my love of history all conspire to make me a bit biased, but this little building packs more wonder per square foot than any small town museum I've ever seen. Allow at least 4 hours to scan the museum -...

Posted by dave r on November 03, 2015. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Very interesting--especially information about the Silver Bridge tragedy

Average Rating

100

The museum is filled with many interesting memorabilia about the Ohio River area. The most interesting to me was the video and display of Silver Bridge tragedy in December of 1967 when the bridge fell during rush hour. Only 5 people who were in traffice stopped on the bridge were saved. A new bridge was constructed in the record 2...

Posted by OhioClovergirl on October 16, 2015. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Point Pleasant River Museum was founded in 2004, and is located at 28 Main St in Point Pleasant. Additional information is available at www.pointpleasantrivermuseum.com or by contacting Jack Fowler at (304) 674-0144.

Posted on June 29, 2015. Brought to you by dandb.

The Point Pleasant River Museum is the only River Museum in WV, located at the confluence of the Great Kanawha River & the Beautiful Ohio River

Posted on April 05, 2014. Brought to you by facebook.

The Point Pleasant River Museum is the only River Museum in WV. It is located at the confluence of the Great Kanawha River & the Beautiful Ohio Riv
OPEN YEAR AROUND

Tuesday - Friday 10:00am -3:00pm

Saturday 11:00am - 4:00pm

Sun 1-5

Posted on February 01, 2014. Brought to you by facebook.