To Visit

							TO VISIT

Make your reservation by calling 304-558-0220 and ask for the education office.
When you call, be sure to have this information ready.

PLEASE NOTE: You will receive an e-mail confirmation of your reservation and
should review it carefully for accuracy. All correspondence from the museum staff
will be with your trip organizer.

*We will introduce an online reservation system within the next few months. Please
check our Web site for upcoming announcements.

Name of school _________________________          Office phone _________________

Name of trip organizer                            Job title
      Phone #                                     e-mail address

Number of students
Number of chaperones (minimum of 1 per 10 students)
Special Needs

Preferred date
       1st Choice                         2nd Choice
Earliest arrival time
Latest departure time

Activity Package
       Basic ( 1 hr)        Young Writers ( 90 min)          MultiMedia ( 2 hrs)




WHILE YOU ARE AT THE CAPITOL
Below are some optional activities that you may want to add to your visit.

Capitol and Governor’s Mansion Tours (9 am – 4 pm)
We will happily coordinate with our capitol tour guides to extend your visit to
include tours of the historic Main Capitol Building, on any day that you visit and
the Governor’s Mansion, if you will be here on a Thursday or a Friday morning.
You may also call directly to 304-558-4839 to set up these tours.

Supreme Court Chambers (by appointment)
Located on the third floor of the east wing of the Main Capitol Building, tours are
available upon request and reservations are necessary. Call 304-558-2601.

Capitol Food Court (8 am – 1:30pm)
Located on the lower level of the Main Capitol Building, the food court provides a
choice for any appetite. Offerings include breakfast entrees, soup, sandwiches, salad
bar, a grill, a pizza oven, and a daily featured entrée. You can arrange in advance
by calling for boxed lunches by calling 304-558-1086.

West Virginia State Museum Shop (9:30 am – 5:30 pm Tues-Sat; Noon – 5 pm Sun)
Located on the north end of the Great Hall, or the right side as you enter the
Culture Center, the Museum Shop has a variety of mementos and feature items of
exceptional handcrafted art and crafts by West Virginia artists. Selections for
young shoppers are priced under $5 and up. We recommend visiting the shop after
your museum journey and before you pick up your coats and backpacks from the
check-in area next door. You may call ahead for specials and merchandise inquiries
304-205-7911.



IMPORTANT SECURITY NOTICE

For the safety and security of your students and chaperones we will not respond to
phone inquiries concerning the whereabouts of your group. We will recommend
that callers contact the school. It will be your responsibility to establish a
communication system for emergency calls from parents, school administrators and
fellow teachers. You know your families and peers, we do not. Please ensure that
someone in your group has a functioning mobile communication device.


BUS DROP OFF INFO>>>>>>>>>>>>>
CHECKLIST

Get familiar with the areas of the State Museum (To Explore)
      Review the timeline and content topics
      Determine the focus of your visit

Select plans and activities (To Learn)
       View instructional videos on the education home page
       Review summaries
       Select and adapt a plan

Make Reservation (To Visit)
     Confirmed Date
     Arrival Time
     Special accommodations
     Package Selected
     Optional amenities: Other Capitol Complex tours
                          Food Court
                          Museum Shop

Prepare your students (To Learn)
      Class view appropriate video online
      Introduce your class’s pre-visit activity
      Discourage large backpacks and oversized purses
             Secure personal items on the bus
      Information for parents, including emergency phone #s
             Share our Web address www.wvculture.org/museum-ed


ESSENTIAL: Share final arrangements, maps and timeline with chaperones,
parents and the bus drivers!


      YOUR SPECIAL DAY AT THE WEST VIRGINIA STATE MUSEUM
                     Lots of photo opportunities!

Let Us Know (To Share)
       Give us feedback on any and all of your experience with the facility and staff
at the West Virginia State Museum. We want to continue to provide exceptional
service. Leave a message for the education page. Keep in touch and start planning
your next trip!