Oil & Gas Museum

7 reviews

+1 (304) 485-5446

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119 3rd St

Parkersburg, WV 26101

+1 (304) 485-5446

http://www.oilandgasmuseum.com

This nationally recognized museum presents the intriguing history of the oil and gas industry, including how the accumulation of wealth from oil impacted West Virginia's statehood. Also expanded displays on the Civil War and local industries.

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3.57 reviews

Bill P.

4/28/2022

If you are a history buff and like viewing items, here is a rare gem of local museum. Over the years I've been twice, really found it fascinating with items from the early oil drilling years and...

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Adrienne M.

7/23/2024

Everything that I could see from the window piqued my interest. Unfortunately I arrived around 4:20-4:30ish and it was closed? It says open till 5? I don't know, but I would recommend going early.

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Brandon H.

9/21/2022

Would not sell me the oil and gas in a historical fashion, also not much to do and smells like oil.

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Diane C.

8/14/2018

Stopped by this morning after plans changed and we had some time on our hands. The museum has potential to be awesome, but it is a bit disorganized and dirty. But to be fair it has an amazing...

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Bill S.

9/13/2020

We spent more time there than we intended to. It was packed full of local history and the curator loved to answer questions.

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