Upcoming events.

Fairy Garden
May
4

Fairy Garden

The opening of our Fairy Garden is this Saturday, May 4th starting at 7:00. All children that come to help us welcome back the fairies will receive a set of wings and a tutu, learn to plant a flower, hear a story, make fairy dust, and more. All adults accompanying the children are free. The cost is $20 for the first child and $15 for each additional child. You can come or call the museum during our operating hours, or buy tickets online on our shop page.

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Victorian Tea
Jun
8

Victorian Tea

How about a turn back in time? The elegance of Victorian Wheeling and the bustling metropolis of days gone by. Remember the different parties and holidays of the time. On June 8th, 2024, we will be having a lady’s tea from 2-4. Price is $25, members price is $20. Reservations are required. Space is limited.

Call the museum for more information, or to RSVP.

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Marx and More Toy and Train Show
Jun
14

Marx and More Toy and Train Show

Come and enjoy all sorts of vendors of Marx toys and trains and more. 80 tables of items to explore. For vendors, tables are $40 for the first table and $30 for additional tables — limit of four tables. You can purchase tables on our shop page.

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Marx and More Toy and Train Show
Jun
15

Marx and More Toy and Train Show

Come and enjoy all sorts of vendors of Marx toys and trains and more. 80 tables of items to explore. For vendors, tables are $40 for the first table and $30 for additional tables — limit of four tables. You can purchase tables on our shop page.

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Treated Tours
Oct
18

Treated Tours

Come and work together to solve our unique scavenger hunt specially designed for Halloween. Adults who attend wearing costumes will receive a prize. Everyone gets in at the children’s price of $7.50. This is a non-scary, indoor event.

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Treated Tours
Oct
19

Treated Tours

Come and work together to solve our unique scavenger hunt specially designed for Halloween. Adults who attend wearing costumes will receive a prize. Everyone gets in at the children’s price of $7.50. This is a non-scary, indoor event.

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Treated Tours
Oct
20

Treated Tours

Come and work together to solve our unique scavenger hunt specially designed for Halloween. Adults who attend wearing costumes will receive a prize. Everyone gets in at the children’s price of $7.50. This is a non-scary, indoor event.

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Wiggle Waggle Ween
Oct
26

Wiggle Waggle Ween

A fun Halloween event for the special dog in your life. With sensory challenges that will have your dog working for yummy treats. Dogs who arrive in costume will get an extra surprise. Don’t forget to stop by our spooky selfie station for a quick pic. Each dog is free with adult admission. Reservations are required to help keep dogs apart.

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Caboose Night
Nov
2

Caboose Night

A fun night of learning about cabooses, the different whistle signals, a story telling, and games. Reservations are required.

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Victorian Tea
Nov
9

Victorian Tea

How about a turn back in time? The elegance of Victorian Wheeling and the bustling metropolis of days gone by. Remember the different parties and holidays of the time. On November 9th, 2024, we will be having a lady’s tea from 2-4. Price is $25, the member price is $20. Reservations are required. Space is limited.

Call the museum for more information, or to RSVP.

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Kruger Street Model Train Show
Dec
8

Kruger Street Model Train Show

Come and visit the Kruger Street Model Train Show. Tables are $20 for the first table and each additional table is $10 — limit of 5 tables. Admission to the show only is $5 and children under 10 are free with an adult. You can also gain admission to the show with your museum admission. Dealers can bring one helper with the cost of their tables. You can pay for your table and/or admission on our shop page.

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Gnome for the Holidays
Dec
14

Gnome for the Holidays

Decorate your own gnome and take it home. Lots of fun themed gnome activities. The cost is $5 per person and reservations are required. Admission to the museum is separate.

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Create Your Own Fairy Garden Plot
Apr
20

Create Your Own Fairy Garden Plot

Create your own Fairy Garden Plot at a FREE event at the museum. Be a part of creating the Museum’s Fairy Garden. Enjoy an afternoon of painting, gluing, and imagination. Each child will make their own fairy plot that will be featured in the museum’s fairy garden this spring. All supplies are provided but we welcome you to bring items to make your fairy garden house special. Please RSVP for this event by calling the museum at (304) 242-8133. Admission to this event does not include the museum.

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Great Bunny Detective
Mar
23

Great Bunny Detective

Explore the darkened museum by flashlight and find the missing eggs in this Easter themed mystery. Children and adults alike can hunt down and solve the mystery together. Easter themed treat bags for all to enjoy and an evening with the Easter Bunny. (This is a non-scary event, and the lights will be dimmed, not off.) $12 per person $7.50 for members. Times will be 6pm-8pm.

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Kitten Adoption Event
Feb
10

Kitten Adoption Event

Webark will be at the Museum for a Kitten/Cat Adoption Event. (Weather Permitting). There will also be a Life-sized Teddy bear with which to take pictures.

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Kruger Street Model Train Show
Dec
10

Kruger Street Model Train Show

Come and visit the Kruger Street Model Train Show. Tables are $20 for the first table and each additional table is $10 — limit of 5 tables. Admission to the show only is $5 and children under 10 are free with an adult. You can also gain admission to the show with your museum admission. Dealers can bring one helper with the cost of their tables. You can pay for your table and/or admission on our shop page.

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Caboose night
Nov
18

Caboose night

A fun night of learning about cabooses, the different whistle signals, a story telling, and games. Reservations are required.

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Wiggle waggle ween
Oct
21

Wiggle waggle ween

A fun Halloween event for the special dog in your life. With sensory challenges that will have your dog working for yummy treats. Dogs who arrive in costume will get an extra surprise. Don’t forget to stop by our spooky selfie station for a quick pic. Each dog is free with adult admission. Reservations are required to help keep dogs apart.

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Treated tours
Oct
15

Treated tours

Come and work together to solve our unique scavenger hunt specially designed for Halloween. Adults who attend wearing costumes will receive a prize. Everyone gets in at the children’s price of $7.50. This is a non-scary, indoor event.

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Treated tours
Oct
14

Treated tours

Come and work together to solve our unique scavenger hunt specially designed for Halloween. Adults who attend wearing costumes will receive a prize. Everyone gets in at the children’s price of $7.50. This is a non-scary, indoor event.

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Treated tours
Oct
13

Treated tours

Come and work together to solve our unique scavenger hunt specially designed for Halloween. Everyone gets in at the children’s price of $7.50. Adults who attend wearing costumes will receive a prize. This is a non-scary, indoor event.

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