Huntington Museum of Art

The Huntington Museum of Art is an art museum in Huntington, West Virginia, situated on a 52-acre property. The building features approximately 5600 square meters of exhibition space with areas for art displays, educational programs, nature trails, and a tropical plant conservatory.

The museum was founded in 1952 after Herbert Fitzpatrick donated land and 400 artworks to establish the initial collection. This founding marked the beginning of an institution that grew into the region's largest art museum.

The museum displays works by American and European painters alongside glass artists from West Virginia, folk art, Chinese decorative objects, and Haitian artworks. The collection offers visitors a chance to experience different artistic traditions and cultures through their creative expressions.

The property offers various activities across a spacious area with both indoor and outdoor sections. Visitors can choose between daily admission and membership options and should allow time to explore both the galleries and the nature areas surrounding the building.

The Herman P. Dean Firearms Collection displays roughly 200 historical firearms from different eras and ranks among the most extensive gun collections in the United States. This collection stands apart from typical art museums and attracts visitors interested in weaponry history.

Location: Huntington

Official opening: November 9, 1952

Website: https://hmoa.org

GPS coordinates: 38.39300,-82.43440

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:41