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Clay Center

The Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia is a 240,000-square-foot arts and sciences center in Charleston, West Virginia, opened in 2003.

Last updated September 15, 2026

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Overview

The Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia is an arts and sciences center in Charleston, West Virginia. According to its official website, it opened in 2003 and comprises 240,000 square feet, and more than 3 million people have visited since opening. Its mission is to inspire creativity, learning and wonder through experiences in the Arts and Sciences for all people of West Virginia and the region. Facilities include the Avampato Discovery Museum, the Caperton Planetarium & Theater, the Juliet Art Museum, the Maier Foundation Performance Hall, and the Curiosity Cafe.

History

The Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia opened in 2003 in Charleston, West Virginia. Its official website states that more than 3 million people have been inspired and entertained there since it opened, and that the center comprises 240,000 square feet. Its mission is to inspire creativity, learning and wonder through experiences in the Arts and Sciences for all people of West Virginia and the region.

Products and positioning

An arts and sciences center offering interactive STEAM exhibits, live performances, art exhibitions, and educational programs in Charleston, West Virginia.

  • Avampato Discovery Museum

  • Caperton Planetarium & Theater

  • Juliet Art Museum

  • Maier Foundation Performance Hall

  • Curiosity Cafe

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