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Oglebay Institute Museum

Oglebay Institute Museum
1330 National Road
304-242-7700

History:

The Museums of Oglebay Institute serve as a celebration of culture and history and a place to explore the past through artifacts, photos and heritage programs.

The 1846 Mansion Museum is the former home of Cleveland industrialist Earl W. Oglebay. With its impressive collection, permanent and changing exhibits, interactive educational programs and special events, the Mansion Museum enhances the appreciation and understanding of American decorative arts, fosters knowledge of Wheeling history and celebrates the legacy of the Oglebay family. It was the first accredited Museum in West Virginia and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

By the early 1900s, nearly half of America’s pressed-glass tableware was manufactured in the Wheeling-Pittsburgh corridor, and one out of every 10 Wheeling workers was employed in the glass industry. Oglebay Institute’s Glass Museum honors this legacy through a world-class collection of more than 3,500 examples of Wheeling-made glass and china. The famous Sweeney Punch Bowl, the largest piece of cut glass in the world, is a highlight of the museum. Visitors can also experience the art of glassmaking through live demonstrations and workshops in OI’s glass studio.


Upcoming Events at Oglebay Institute Museum

Holiday Art Camp for Kids

Monday, Dec 23, 2024 from 9:00am to 3:00pm
Stifel Fine Arts Center
Wheeling, WV
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Holiday Art Show and Sale

Monday, Dec 23, 2024 from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Stifel Fine Arts Center
Wheeling, WV
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Holiday Art Show and Sale

Monday, Dec 23, 2024 from 9:00am to 4:00pm
Oglebay Park
Wheeling, WV
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Holidays at the Mansion

Monday, Dec 23, 2024 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
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Wheeling, WV
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Holidays at the Mansion

Tuesday, Dec 24, 2024 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
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Wheeling, WV
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Holidays at the Mansion

Wednesday, Dec 25, 2024 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
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Wheeling, WV
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Holidays at the Mansion

Thursday, Dec 26, 2024 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
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Wheeling, WV
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Holidays at the Mansion

Friday, Dec 27, 2024 from 10:00am to 10:00pm
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Wheeling, WV
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Holidays at the Mansion

Saturday, Dec 28, 2024 from 10:00am to 10:00pm
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Wheeling, WV
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Holidays at the Mansion

Sunday, Dec 29, 2024 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
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Wheeling, WV
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Holidays at the Mansion

Monday, Dec 30, 2024 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
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Wheeling, WV
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Holidays at the Mansion

Tuesday, Dec 31, 2024 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
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Wheeling, WV
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Holidays at the Mansion

Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
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Wheeling, WV
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Holidays at the Mansion

Thursday, Jan 2, 2025 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
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Wheeling, WV
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Holidays at the Mansion

Friday, Jan 3, 2025 from 10:00am to 10:00pm
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Wheeling, WV
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