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About Wetzel County Museum, Convention & Visitor's Bureau
Welcome to Wetzel County Museum, Convention & Visitor's Bureau — the local history hub in New Martinsville, West Virginia. Housed in a building with roots as Wells Hardware, the museum was acquired by the Wetzel County CVB in 2009 and renovated into a vibrant community space. Operated by the CVB, the museum complements the nearby Lincoln Theater, a separate performing venue at 242 Main Street. Whether you’re here for a school field trip, a strolling First Friday event, or one of the CVB’s signature programs, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you plan your visit.
Below you’ll find venue information, parking and transportation notes, and recommended nearby hotels and eateries. We’ve curated affiliate partner options to simplify your stay, making it easy to secure comfortable accommodations and reliable dining close to the venue.
For events at the Wetzel County Museum, contact the CVB for current parking guidance and event specifics. The Lincoln Theater at 242 Main Street offers additional live performances with a larger seating capacity, complementing the museum’s exhibits. Transit in Wetzel County is developing, with a five-county system plan reported in 2025, so plan ahead if you’re relying on public transport. Don’t miss community staples like Stage Struck 100, Wetzel County Idol, and the Back Home Festival, all supported by the CVB and local partners. For a seamless visit, check our affiliate hotel partners and nearby dining options when you book your trip.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Wetzel County Museum address: 136 Main Street, New Martinsville, WV 26155.
- Museum building originated as Wells Hardware; acquired by the Wetzel County CVB in 2009 and renovated into a local history museum.
- Venue type: county history museum operated by the Wetzel County CVB; a separate performing venue is the Lincoln Theater in the same town.
- Lincoln Theater address and role: 242 Main Street, New Martinsville, WV 26155; operates as a community theater for live performances.
- Lincoln Theater seating capacity: about 600 seats (1-screen theatre; public seating chart not published).
- Parking: public parking details are not published; visitors are advised to contact the CVB for parking guidance.
- Transit: West Virginia public transit in Wetzel County is currently under development; a five-county system plan was reported in 2025.
- Nearby hotels: Holiday Inn Express & Suites New Martinsville (1202 N State Route 2), Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham New Martinsville (410 N State Route 2), Travelers Inn (519 N State Route 2).
- Notable events hosted by the CVB and venues include Stage Struck 100 (Stage Struck Gala), Wetzel County Idol, Back Home Festival, and museum/First Friday events.
- Renaming/demolition note: the Wetzel County Museum is the successor to the historic Wetzel County Historical Society; the Wells Hardware building was renamed and repurposed for the museum under CVB ownership, not demolished.