I wrote my reviews for Hell, Michigan years ago so I guess I'll make my review #666 about the Mothman Museum. That creepy cryptid looks pretty demonic in a lot of the ways he's represented in here, especially with those glowing red eyes. Mothman Museum is cheekily billed as The World's Only Mothman Museum and you quickly see why. You have to be hardcore into the lore to actually be impressed by this small museum and not be seeing this at least a little tongue in cheek. It's all in good fun, though, except for the Silver Bridge collapse which is actually pretty harrowing and tragic. Admission is only $5 and if you really want to make it worth your while you can sit and watch the entire documentary in the little viewing area. I was pretty wore out from the road and was trying to make Akron by nightfall so I only watched a little. I meant to see if it's on YouTube just like I've been meaning to watch The Mothman Prophecies. Ha! Predictive text suggested Propaganda instead of Prophecies. That's pretty funny. The gift shop is almost half as big as the museum and it's really the highlight, easily outshining a bunch of old newspaper clippings. All the Mothman fanart is fun, too, but it seems like it's really to whet your appetite for buying souvenirs. And there's actually two or three other shops in town selling Mothman t-shirts. An old coworker I knew had 2 Mothman t-shirts and I thought that was so excessive but then I saw a design I liked better than the one I bought her in another shop and was tempted to do the same thing as Zach. I didn't but I kind of get it now. The statue outside has a separate listing here and I gave it a separate review but I will say it's so flipped out and such a powerful photo/selfie magnet that it does make this small kitschy museum seem more worthwhile. My theory is that the teens who originally encountered Mothman were time travelers who saw a future Point Pleasant that was utterly devastated, more abandoned than Gary or East St. Louis. So they came back to the 60s and came up with Mothman so at least this town would have something to hang its hat on. So there would at least be this museum, a couple gift shops, Mothman indoor black light mini-golf next door (!), etc. They went back to the future and said their work was done and that's probably the best that can be done for Point Pleasant. That's my Tale from the Cryptid and I'm sticking to it. read more

We came to Point Pleasant for the Mothman experience and we were not disappointed. The museum itself is small and quirky and maybe a little more underwhelming than you would anticipate. It has displays on the Mothman sightings from the '60s that basically put this tiny town on the map . It also has some coverage on the Silver Bridge collapse including newspaper clippings, eyewitness accounts and quite a few props from The Mothman Prophecy movie which was fun to see up close . The giant mothman hanging from the ceiling in the hallway was probably the most fun we had inside the museum . If you're into cryptids you'll probably love it, although I will admit I was hoping for a little more. Still, the price is right and they have a nice little gift shop in the front as well. Most importantly for me, the shop and the museum are dog friendly. It also stays very busy. We visited on a random weekday in winter and the shop got so packed that at one point that we ended up stepping outside because our dog is small and I was genuinely worried she'd get stepped on. We sat on the bench out front for a while and listened to the Fallout soundtrack play through the speakers. Honestly, that little break and the ambiance of this cool little town set to some pretty groovy tunes might have been one of my favorite parts of the whole stop. When you visit, don't forget to cross the street and check out the iconic Mothman statue. In the opposite direction you will find the point pleasant trading company which also has lots of treasures to check out as well. The gift shop here is decent on its own and I did find a couple of shirts that I really wanted but I was low on cash at that particular moment, so I figured I would order them online later. It turns out that they have some merchandise here that is exclusively licensed by Bethesda to the museum, so buying it from the museum or ordering it from the museum and having it shipped is the only way to get it anyway. Learn from my mistake and just put everything you want on a credit card. Great advice right? read more

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Anyone who expects anything more than what this place is - kind cray ya'll. Fun and cheesy experience. $5 a person and totally worth it. Highly recommend and grab a souvenir on the way out. read more

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If you know going in that this is a super teeny tiny place without a ton of stuff you will be fine and not disappointed. Don't expect this to be a large museum with tons of amazing items. It is a fun stop while visiting Point Pleasant, especially if you are specifically there for Mothman stuff. The statue is right outside next door so you might as well pay the small admission fee and check it out. read more

Mothman Museum - Museums Near Me - Point Pleasant, West Virginia

Today we had a wonderful full day plan, that situated around some local sites and activities. We started out with a few local Christmas Bazaars and then went to Point Pleasant, WV to check out the Urban Legion of the Mothman. Kayla Beth Fields and grandkids, Saige & Deacon Hunt, picked me up about 9am. The kids had never heard about the Mothman, so we wanted to share with them the Urban Legion. We went into the Mothman Museum. It cost $4.99 for adults and $1.99 for kids. The kids bought some souvenirs, Deacon a mothman stuffy and Saige got a book about WV Monsters. This was a very good small Museum, and you definitely need to check it out. The Mothman state is FREE to enjoy and take your pics or Mothman selfies! read more

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This place is a hidden gem. So much fun, and my girls loved the whole vibe. We all were moved hearing the stories of the victims. It struck the right note of respectful and quirky. read more

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Garage sale layout of newspapers, books, dramatic film clips, small and large life-size props, and the general expected assortment of conspiracy items both hilarious with the mothman but also very serious on the bridge collapse. Us six guys enjoyed our time maybe slightly more than would have guessed. It is an endearing charm for small town America to exploit any history regardless of the tragic or fake nature for tourism and keeping a bigger dot on the map. read more

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Kitschy but fun! I've wanted to come here for years, and finally was close enough to make the quick drive over. The museum/gift shop is located right next to the mothman statue. The front of the store is a gift shop with miscellaneous mothman-related items and the museum is in the back. Admission was $4.95 each for the "museum" which is fair considering it's a pretty small space. It mostly has newspaper clippings from the original events in the late 60's plus memorabilia from the 2002 Mothman Prophecies movie. I really wasn't expecting much so I had a fun time. We spent maybe 45 mins in the museum, gift shop, and looking at the statue. It didn't seem like there was much else going on in Point Pleasant so I wouldn't expect to spend a ton of time here. If you're within 2 hours or so of this place, I still think it's worth checking out if you're into that sort of thing. read more

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#supportourhometownbusinesses #mothmanlegend #mothmantalltales ..... Enjoyed taking my liter there when they were no bigger than a knee high to a grasshopper.... After our mothman fun packed day which included exploring the museum) we unanimously decided to chalk that special day up down in the record book listed as another ALL TIME FAMILY GREATEST! read more

'Couples see man-sized bird...creature...something!' After visiting the Mothman Statue, literally right next to it is the Mothman Museum! At first I thought it was just a gift shop, which was filled to the brim with Mothman and various cryptid of West Virginia ready to be read, seen, worn and bought to your hearts delight. I didn't even notice the musuem until it was pointed out by my wife and of course I had to go in and see. The admission fee is $5 dollars and the musuem, just like the giftshop was filled with so much information. From costumes, newspaper clippings to so much paraphernalia from "The Mothman Prophecies" movie (which I have yet to see!) I felt as if I walked out with more information then I could even possibly remember! Added bonus, if you need a coffee, the shop just right down the street also has Mothman coffee! Clearly Point Pleasant has adopted the cryptid lifestyle and is happy to indulge the curiosity of anyone that comes to visit. read more

Mothman Museum - Museums Near Me - Point Pleasant, West Virginia

Neat place to visit. There are witness Statements, newspaper articles, and so much more. There are also items from the movie on display. Don't forget to see the statue placed on the outside to the right of the museum. Small gift shop in site. Definitely worth checking out. A must see! read more

Friendly lady working the entrance desk and souvenir shop. Very informational little museum. It is small, but has a ton of newspaper articles and eye witness accounts to read over. Spent about an hour here reading. Gift shop is great, and they also have a sister store that is fun as well. Love that the whole town is in on it. I want to come back for the Mothman festival. Got lots of souvenirs for family. read more

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The Mothman Museum was better than expected! On our Fallout76 tour of WV, the Mothman Museum was one of our top places to go to. We arrived about 20 minutes before opening which was the smartest plan! We were able to take pictures of and with the Mothman statue without any crowds as well as walking around the amphitheater next to the Ohio River. Once the Museum opened, we were plenty surprised with the size of the shop and museum! It's was $5/ticket to enter the actual museum and was actually worth it. It was well put together and we learned quite a bit about the bridge collapse and Mothman sightings. The store has quite the selection and we ended up buying more than we planned. I highly recommend getting there before opening because even though our entire visit was maybe 30-45 minutes, it was already busy when we left. There was a long line for the statue and the museum started getting crowded as well...so get there about 20 minutes early to give you enough time to explore (and find up front parking)! read more

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The World's Only Mothman Museum located in Point Pleasant, WV is such a gem. Tiny little place packed full of such interesting information. If you are a Mothman fan or an Extraterrestrial fan you'll love this place. It was featured on the Travel Channel a few years ago. read more

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We went for the Mothman black light mini golf and it was soo fun. There was 10 holes and they were all really cool. read more

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So glad we finally stopped here! We've driven through Point Pleasant, WV many times over the course of many years, and had always been curious about the Mothman lore after hearing about it. We finally stopped in the other day, and we had a wonderful time. The museum staff were super nice and informative, and the museum itself was full of fascinating stuff. It seems to take up most of the first floor of an old building and is full of artifacts, photos articles, memorabilia, and informative posters, signage, plaques, etc. There was also a place to sit down and watch a documentary about it all! The store in the front was full of fun stuff ranging from t-shirts to stuffed animals. We also stopped by the Mothman statue outside and got a picture. The town itself was very charming and had plenty of parking, a great place to view the Ohio River, places to eat and shop, plus more. Definitely recommend stopping!! read more

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Located in Point Pleasant West Virginia, a small river town on the Ohio River, is this piece of Americana. Events around this town during the 1960's led locals to believe there was a supernatural creature they named the moth man. There has been a documentary and a movie about this phenomenon. The museum is small and rather home-spun, but a part of what makes this legend memorable and fun. Perhaps you'll want to purchase a moth man tshirt or coffee mug from the gift shop before leaving. (: read more

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A must see if ever in Point Pleasant!! This trip marks my fourth time in the museum, and you can bet I will be back a fifth time in a year or two. It only costs $5, and it houses dozens of newspaper clippings not only about the Mothman but also about the collapse of the Silver Bridge and the mysterious "Men In Black." It is absolutely fascinating to see the tonal shifts in reporting about these events. You can follow through history as locals speculate if the creature is a bird? UFO? sandhill crane? perhaps just a trick of the imagination? I suppose it's up to you to decide! There's also a media viewing room where they showcase a documentary surrounding the Mothman mystery which includes interviews from eyewitness and experts. Really cool to see the actual people involved describe their experience. The museum also focuses on the movie made from the legend: The Mothman Prophecies. There's information about the movie making as well as props from the film. Would recommend to everyone, even if you're not a huge fan of legends and creatures -- the trip might change your mind! read more

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Such a cool local stop! Kids spent a while inside and inspired us to listen to a pod cast on our drive back to Cincinnati! read more

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Visited the museum during the annual Mothman Festival. Both of which were a first for me. The museum was really cool. Small but packed full of interesting memorabilia, folklore and mystery. Lots of pictures, old newspaper articles, movie props and other good stuff to check out. read more

We LOVED our entire experience in Point Pleasant, and it was largely because we kicked it off with a bus tour with Darla. The tour is in a 12-passenger van with climate control and big windows with a short (optional) walking portion to see the abandoned WWII-era munitions bunkers. The cost of museum entry is included in the tour ticket price. Darla narrated various Mothman sightings and gave us a lot of very interesting commentary on the history of the area, including the US government's role in building up a community to create munitions and other supports during the war (and what it's been like to grow up around these largely abandoned structures). We also took a short drive around the flood wall to view the murals and some river views and took a lap around the West Virginia State Farm Museum. She was just so warm and inviting and knowledgeable and made sure we were comfortable and having a good time. At one point, she even opened her purse and offered everyone on the bus butterscotch candies. The museum itself was about what you'd expect - lots of newspaper clippings and artifacts from the set of the movie "The Mothman Prophecies." There's a small room where you can watch a documentary about Mothman and a fun little gift shop. Genuinely delightful. Be sure when you're doing your research/trip planning to check out the "shop" tab of the museum website - we wouldn't have known about the bus tour otherwise, and it really was the highlight of our trip. read more

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Really has a lot of info on the subject and artifacts that was around at that time. Really enjoyed the time I went.

Please see my review website phantommemorandum.com for the full details on my visit. Loved it. Cool little gem in the charming river town of Point Pleasant. It is a small, manageable museum and the downtown area is very cute and well-kept. Friendly staff, easy in and out. Don't miss the statue around the corner either! read more

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Lots of memorabilia from the movie, information about the history of Mothman. Staff was friendly and informative, tons of merchandise of every kind. read more

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Very interesting place they have a souvenir shop that has magnets pins stickers and all kinds of other things

Been coming here for 4 years & it always returns memories and feeling of excitement. Will never tire of this place or the people. The gift shop offers excellent souvenirs. From t shirts, hats, hoodies, stickers, cups, magnets, movies, toys, books and much more! The museum offers a great experience & even plays a movie on the Mothman. read more

If you are expecting a traditional museum experience, this isn't the place for you. If you want fun and homemade, this IS the place for you!! Drove two hours while visiting family to check it out and had a blast!! Loved the merchandise, history and museum. Small but VERY enjoyable!! Great for fans for all things spooky!! read more

Had to stop by on my way up to Parkersburg. Amazing place and Veteran rate of $1 for the museum fee. A lot of merch to purchase and a fun time that is a quick visit! read more

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Amazing little piece of American history, legend and lore! The staff were super friendly, the prices weren't too bad considering all the niche little souvenirs on sale, and of course the Mothman statue outside is amazing to see! 100% worth the little side trip to this friendly town on any road trip! read more

This was a fun little tourist trap! The museum has handwritten accounts from eye witnesses, movie props, and some good information from government officials. My favorite part was the artwork scattered throughout! read more

Underwhelming. Wouldn't let stopped if we knew how small it was. Coolest part is the gift shop, which doesn't require an entry fee. The "Museum" is just a collection of letters, and random stuff loosely associated with the lore surrounding the sightings. Nothing you can't read in a quick google search. Total museum viewing time? Less than 15 minutes. read more

Mothman Museum - Museums Near Me - Point Pleasant, West Virginia

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Such a niche spot for West Virginian tourism. I love Mothman, and the statue of him out front is amazing for pictures! This place is full of books, t-shirts, magnets, mothman hot sauce, etc! The museum is separated from the shop and has a small fee to enter. Loved it here! read more

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For my 60th birthday I checked off one of my bucket list items. I am a huge sci-fi fan and have always wanted to visit Point Pleasant West Virginia and Mothman Museum. It's only about a 2 hour and 20 minute drive from our home in Ohio. The admission is minimal. To get to the museum you walk through the gift shop which is filled with all kinds of interesting items, t-shirts, car stickers, etc. The museum itself is filled with newspaper articles and videos of interviews that took place back in 1966 through 67 in regards to the Mothman, lights in the sky and the Men in Black. You will see Mothman costumes and movie props that were used in The Mothman Prophecies. There articles regarding those lost in the tragic Silver Bridge collapse. It's a HomeTown museum that shares a lot of interesting history about the area and cryptids. I might have to go back in September for the Mothman Festival. It's a great day trip. read more

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If you are driving in this general direction stop by this town and museum. At only four dollars per person you can check out things about the famous Moth Man a really cool movie was done years ago starring Richard Gere that's how I knew about the Moth Man. Everything from stickers to root beer featuring the creature can be purchased here at the museum. Worth every penny ! read more

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I was in West Virginia so of course I had to visit the Mothman Museum. It's pretty similar to the Cryptozoology Museum in Portland, Maine. Definitely don't expect to have your socks blown off by this place. I thought the museum was a little bit cheesy. There's not a whole lot of subsistence located in the museum. If you're in the area and need something to burn some time then this would be a good place to do that. read more

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I mean it's a one of a kind museum! It's amazing inside, so much memorabilia from mothman sightings, silver bridge disaster and movie. It covers everything... with so much cool stuff. The shop up front has so very much you have to be careful not to wipe out your checking account, because it's all so awesome. They even provide directions to the TNT area. read more

Cute little museum and shop for all things mothman. The museum is small but has all sorts of artifacts from written mothman sightings to props from the mothman prophecies movie. read more

Highly recommended. If you've seen The Mothman Prophecies movie you'll enjoy a followup experience by visiting this museum in quaint old town America-like Point Pleasant, WV. This isn't a world class museum of course. It's a 2.5 room place. One room at the entrance is devoted to souvenirs -- hoodies, T-shirts, books, and other memorabilia of all sorts. If you're a Mothman fan, this alone makes a worthwhile place to visit. The inner rooms present caricatures of the Mothman, layouts of newspaper clippings, maps, photographs, and documentary film clips and more. It's all well done and worth the $3 admission fee. Go and check it out! You'll love it! read more

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A great setup with gifts and the history of mothman sightings in the area. I really appreciated that they paid so much attention to the aftermath of the bridge collapse and the victims. read more

Small but very informative. Neat to go see the town but probably won't be visiting the museum again. Greta memories were made. Price was 5$ per person read more