Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park - A West Virginia State Park

Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park and Blennerhassett Museum of Regional History Hours of Operation and Rates
Experience the enchantment of historic Blennerhassett Island via a 20-minute sternwheeler ride. Departing from Point Park in Parkersburg, the sternwheeler takes you down the beautiful Ohio River into a bygone era. Enjoy the mansion, a horse drawn wagon ride, bicycle rentals, gift shop, concession stand, or a self guided walking tour to enjoy island exploration. You should allow a minimum of three hours for your visit to Blennerhassett Island. The Blennerhassett Regional History Museum, located on the corner of Second and Juliana streets, welcomes your visit year-round and is your main contact area for ticket purchases, group tours and event information
2008	Blennerhassett Museum Of Regional History	Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park and Mansion
Jan – Mar 14	Mon-Fri by appointment Sat: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sun: 1 – 5 p.m.	Hours posted in this column reflects the sternwheeler operation hours
Mar 15 – Apr 30	Mon by appointment Tue – Sat 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sun: 1 – 5 p.m.	Island opens for visitors on May 1, 2008
May 1 – Jun 8	Mon by appointment Tue – Fri 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sat: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sun: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.	Mon closed Tue – Fri: 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Sat: 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Sun: noon – 5:30 p.m.
Jun 9 – Sept 1	Mon by appointment Tue – Fri 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sun: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.	Mon closed Tues – Sat: 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Sun: noon-5:30 p.m.
Sept 2 – Oct 31	Mon by appointment Tue – Sat 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sun: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.	Mon – Wed closed Thu – Sat: 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Sun: noon – 4:30 p.m.
Nov 1 – Dec 21	Mon by appointment Tue – Sat 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sun: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.2	Island closed for season.
Dec 22 - 31	Closed	Reopens for visitors, May 1, 2009

RATES
ACTIVITY	ADULTS	CHILD 3 -12	GENERAL INFORMATION
Blennerhassett Museum of Regional History	$4	$2	Ticket purchase from museum info desk for sternwheeler rides to the island. Museum gift shop open to general public – no admission fee required.
Sternwheeler Transportation to Blennerhassett Island	$8	$7	Ticket sales also at Point Park visitor information building by floodwall
Blennerhassett Island Mansion Tour	$4	$2	Guided Tour of Mansion
Wagon Ride Tour	$5	$3	Narrated Tour of Upper Portion of Blennerhassett Island
Bike Rentals	Large 26” bikes ½ hr - $2.00 1 hr - $4.00	Small 20” bikes ½ hr - $1.00 1 hr - $2.00	Available from June - October
Concession Stand	Reasonable prices	Reasonable prices	Open until the last sternwheeler departs Blennerhassett Island
Friends of Blennerhassett Island Gift Shop			Gift shop closes 30 minutes prior to last sternwheeler departing the island
Rates are subject to change. Please call ahead to verify information. GROUPS OF TEN OR MORE SHOULD CALL AHEAD FOR RESERVATIONS ‘Come to the Island’ for evening tours and fun this year. View Blennerhassett Island Calendar for days and details.
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park 137 Juliana St. Parkersburg, WV 26101-5331 (304) 420-4800 1-800-CALL WVA Fax: (304) 420-4802 E-mail: blennerhassett@wvdnr.gov Home I History I Schedule & Rates I Special Events I The Museum I Recreation I Location I Virtual Tour I Contact Us Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park, A West Virginia State Park