Hours

Thursday and Friday:  10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday:  12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday as well as evenings are available for groups and schools - give us a call!

Admission

$5 per person
Children under 1: Free
Members:  Free with CMOV Membership

How We Play (Policies)

There are 5 "Ways to Play" in the Children's Museum of the Ohio Valley:
  1. Always use walking feet, no running
  2. Keep your shoes on at all times
  3. All children and adults must stay together in the museum
  4. There is no food, drinks or gum in the museum's play area. 
    Eating/drinking is allowed in the Parent Lounge only.
  5. Always use your helping hands to put things back where they belong.

Lunch/Snack: Bring your lunch or a snack! There is a small indoor eating area, The Parent Lounge, where you can relax while you eat. Water is always available at the museum.

Strollers/Carriages: Strollers are allowed in the museum. Strollers can also be stored in the office during your visit.
  • The museum is designed for children ages 2 - 10. Exhibits are not suitable for all ages and younger children should have priority in the museum activities. All children under 18 years of age must be supervised and in the presence of their adult at all times.
  • Groups of 10 or more must make a reservation.  See our Group Visits page for more info.

Where to Find Us

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The Children's Museum of the Ohio Valley is located at:
1000 Main Street
Wheeling, WV 26003