Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex - Moundsville, WV - Science Museums on Waymarking.com

The thoroughly modern facility, with its natural brick facade and pyramid-shaped skylights is an architectural tribute to a prehistoric era. Exhibits and displays on the upper level portray and clarify what is known about the cultural life of this prehistoric people and the construction of the Grave Creek Mound. We also have the archaeology exhibits that pertain to the early inhabitants of the area including the First Homes of West Virginia; the Grave Creek Tablet; The Building of the Mound; The Builders of the Mound and Who They Were.

Open year-round to visitors. An interpretive lecture is available to groups with advance reservation and group leaders can contact the museum for a list of hands-on progams.

Name: Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex Location/Address: 801 Jefferson Ave. Moundsville, WV USA 26041 Telephone Number: 304-843-4128 or 1-800-CALLWVA Web Site: [Web Link] Type/Specialty: Archaeology Agency/Ownership: The West Virginia Division of Culture and History Educational programs: Yes Theater: Yes: 136 Seats Hours of operation: Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday, 12 - 5 p.m. Admission Fee: 0 Gift Shop: yes Cafe/Restaurant: No Other Features: Not listed

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