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Downtown Point Pleasant · Mason County · Point Pleasant · West Virginia4.7(4624)

Mothman Museum

Cultural Venue
Landmark

Known For

  • Full-size Mothman statue
  • Original 1966 Silver Bridge newspaper clippings
  • Props from The Mothman Prophecies (2002)
  • Recreation of the TNT bunker

Insider Tips

Best Time

Mid-morning to early afternoon as a quick stop on a road trip for fewer crowds and easy parking

Ideal For

Road trip stopCryptid and folklore enthusiastsFamily outingsPop culture and film buffs

Pro Tip

Enter through the gift shop to buy admission, then pose for photos by the statue; staff are happy to take pictures and point out local Mothman sites

See the largest collection of props and memorabilia from the movie "The Mothman Prophecies"--in the town where the Mothman sightings and encounters actually occurred. Read rare historical documents from the Mothman eyewitnesses themselves, documenting what they experienced that fateful night on November 15, 1966. See rare historical press clippings and photographs of the Silver Bridge disaster. Learn more about the historical figureheads of the Mothman legacy like John Keel, Mary Hyre, & the Scarberry & Mallete eyewitnesses. There is plenty here to be discovered. Research and uncover the truth for yourself.

Contact

+1 304-812-5211

Hours

  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM

Drifter Insights

Major destination with tourist appeal

TripAdvisor: Top 10% (#1 of 14)

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TripAdvisor: #1 of 14 things to do in Point Pleasant

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