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 on the beautiful Ohio River. In 2009, the sternwheeler will depart from Civitan Park in Belpre OH due to the riverfront development in Parkersburg WV. While on the island 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
2009	Blennerhassett Museum Of Regional History	Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park and Mansion View Blennerhassett Island map
Jan – Mar 13	Open • Sat: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. • Sun: 1 – 5 p.m. Mon-Fri by appointment only	Hours posted in this column reflects the sternwheeler operation hours • Island is closed from late fall thru spring. • Opens for visitors on May 1, 2009.
Mar 14 – Apr 30	Open • Tue – Sat, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. • Sun: 1 – 5 p.m. Monday by appointment only	Island opens May 1 – October 31, 2009 as scheduled.
May 1 – Jun 7	Open • Tue – Fri, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. • Sat: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. • Sun: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday by appointment only	Open: • Tue – Fri: 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. • Sat: 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. • Sun: noon – 5:30 p.m. Closed on Monday
Jun 8 – Sept 7	Open • Tue – Fri, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. • Sat: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. • Sun: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday by appointment only	Open: • Tues – Fri: 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. • Sat: 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. • Sun: noon - 5:30 p.m. Closed on Monday
Sept 8 – Oct 31	Open • Tue – Sat, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. • Sun: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday by appointment only	Open: • Thu – Sat: 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. • Sun: noon – 4:30 p.m. Closed Mon – Wed
Nov 1 – Dec 20	Open • Tue – Sat, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. • Sun: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Mon by appointment only	Island and mansion closed for season.
Dec 21 – 31	Museum closed	Island and mansion reopens for visitors, May 1, 2010

RATES
ACTIVITY	ADULTS	CHILD 3 -12	GENERAL INFORMATION
Blennerhassett Museum of Regional History	$4	$2	Ticket purchases at the info desk for • for the museum and • for sternwheeler rides to the island. Museum gift shop open to general public – no admission fee required.
Sternwheeler Transportation to Blennerhassett Island	$8	$7	New 2009! • Sternwheeler will depart from Civitan Park in Belpre, Ohio until the development of riverfront in Parkersburg, WV is completed. Tickets are sold at two locations: • The Blennerhassett Museum in Parkersburg, or on at • the Island ticket booth on Blennerhassett island.
Blennerhassett Island Mansion Tour	$4	$2	Guided Tour of Mansion
Wagon Ride Tour	$5	$5	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