Parkersburg Attractions
The city of Parkersburg is a good city to visit for its wide variety of attractions including world famous Fenton Art Glass, museums, cultural events, and fine dining. Parkersburg is rich in history and the details of it can be found at the local museums. Nearby is North Bend State Park for those interested in outdoor pursuits.
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
Blennerhassett Island State Park is located in the environs of Parkersburg, West Virginia. Visitors first tour the museum and then take a sternwheeler paddle boat across to the island. Once there visitors can enjoy a variety of activities including picnicking, horse drawn carriages and bike riding. The Blennerhassett mansion is located on the island and all three levels of the home can be toured.
Blennerhassett Museum
The Blennerhassett Museum of Regional History features a video about the Blennerhassetts and the history of the island, as well as displays of artifacts and tools dating to the island's ancient residents.
Hours
January 1 to March 13
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
March 14 to April 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
May 1 to June 5
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
June 6 to September 5
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
September 6 to October 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
October 31 to December 18
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Parkersburg Art Center
The lifeblood of arts and culture in Parkersburg, West Virginia is the Art Center. This facility frequently hosts art exhibitions along with a wide variety of other cultural events. The Center also runs an informative and well renowned educational program.
Parkersburg Art Center
725 Market Street
Parkersburg, WV 26101-4628
United States
725 Market Street
Parkersburg, WV 26101-4628
United States
Phone 1 (304) 485-3859
Fax 1 (304) 485-3850
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
