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4 Museums to Visit Around Huntington, WV
Local museums provide a treasure trove of information on community history, and the Huntington area is home to a truly unique collection of museums for you to enjoy. You can learn about all sorts of interesting things close to home, from art, technology, and history, to the story of some of the area's most prominent families. Many museums in the area also feature a busy schedule of special events, appealing to residents of all ages. Our real estate agents love to experience local attractions, and we've got the inside scoop on four of the best museums to visit in the Huntington, WV area.
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Huntington Museum of Art – 2033 McCoy Road, Huntington, WV 25701
If you're looking for great art close to Huntington homes for sale, then you won't want to miss the fantastic Huntington Museum of Art. Opened in 1952 on land provided by local resident Herbert Fitzpatrick, this museum features items from Fitzpatrick's original collection and has grown into one of the largest art museums in the Tri-State Region. The museum now features more than 16,000 art objects spread across 10 spacious exhibition areas, as well as an expansive reference library. Set on 52 acres of land, the Huntington Museum of Art is also a place where you can appreciate nature, with hiking trails, a tropical plant conservatory, outdoor sculpture courts, and even a coral reef aquarium.
