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Avampato Discovery Museum at the Clay Center

Charleston, WV

Hands-on children’s museum in downtown Charleston with three floors of interactive exhibits, imaginative play, climbing, and family programming.

Plan This Visit

Best for

Toddlers, Preschoolers, Big kids, Mixed ages

Hours

Tuesday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

At a Glance

Venue type

Kids activity center

Age groups

ToddlersPreschoolersBig kidsMixed ages

Play features

Pretend playSensory playClimbing structureMuseum exhibits

Family amenities

Cafe on siteFood available

Visit options

Open playMembership availableDrop-in visitsClasses or events

Price range

Mid-range

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Operator type

Museum

Play model

Mixed open play + classes

Supervision model

Caregiver supervised

Max recommended age

Under 13

Structured classes or guided programming

Yes

Plan Your Visit

MondayClosed

Tuesday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sunday12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

About the Venue

The Avampato Discovery Museum at the Clay Center offers three floors of hands-on exhibits for families, including WaterWorks, My Town, Healthy Me, the Maier Foundation Music Studio, Makerspace, and Ashton’s Climbing Sculpture. It functions as a strong indoor play option for rainy days, with rotating family exhibits, museum admission, member access, and regular child-focused events and workshops.

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Quick Summary

Best for

Toddlers, Preschoolers, Big kids, Mixed ages

Hours

Tuesday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Contact Information

Phone

(304) 561-3570

Address

Charleston, WV

Location

West Virginia Charleston / Kanawha Valley Charleston, WV

Source & Verification

Last updated

April 4, 2026

Source

Ai Region Research 2026 04 02

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Avampato Discovery Museum at the Clay Center

At a Glance

Venue type

Age groups

Play features

Family amenities

Visit options

Price range

Toddler-friendly

Operator type

Play model

Supervision model

Max recommended age

Structured classes or guided programming

Plan Your Visit

About the Venue

External Links

Other Nearby Listings

Chuck E. Cheese Charleston (Adventure Zone)

Sky Zone Charleston

Quantum Sports Center - Kanawha City Fun Zone

The Fun Factory

Quantum Sports Center - Hurricane Fun Zone

Jungle Club Resort

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