We Discovered the Enigmatic Mothman Museum
The Mothman statue lies just outside the Mothman Museum in Point Pleasant, West Virginia.
Uncover the Mysteries of this Iconic Legend!
On every travel adventure, we make it a point to seek out something fun and exciting, creating delightful breaks from the long hours spent sitting in the car.
In June of last year, it was a stop in West Virginia to visit the site of a horrific accident that killed 46 people in Point Pleasant when the Silver Bridge suddenly collapsed on December 15, 1967.
The bridge used to span across the Ohio River between Point Pleasant, West Virginia and Gallipolis, Ohio, and thanks to some locals out at the Point Pleasant Riverfront Park, they showed us exactly where that bridge went down that fateful late afternoon.
The Silver Bridge used to be right behind the current train bridge in the distance.
If you believe in cryptozoology lore, people claimed that before the bridge's collapse, the Mothman was seen near, around, or on the bridge. People thought that the Mothman was somehow connected to this, which brings up many speculations and conspiracy theories on this so-called Harbinger of Doom.
Over the years, books, documentaries and even a movie featuring Richard Gere have been inspired by this mysterious and tragic tale – and if you know us, especially Dathan, the macabre is almost second nature to us.
So we decided to make a pit stop in Point Pleasant, visit The Mothman Museum, and take a selfie next to the extremely popular Mothman statue. And then take a stroll through the Mothman Museum and gift shop.
One can find a lot of cool items inside the world’s only Mothman Museum.
As we stepped inside the museum, we witnessed the walls adorned with captivating artwork and illustrations showcasing this enigmatic creature. Plush dolls, t-shirts, coffee mugs, buttons and pins, posters, wall magnets – all drawing you into the folklore of this legendary creature.
Next time we can trek up to West Virginia, we plan to take part in the TNT area tour, which explores the bunkers and other infamous Mothman landmarks. This tour is $24.95 per person and lasts around 70 minutes. We both agree this would be a fun excursion we'd both relish.
Don’t forget to take that selfie with the legendary Mothman.
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One thing that stands out is an artist's replica of the Mothman, hovering tall and imposing above the entrance to the museum. Its large, glowing red eyes seemed to stare directly into the souls of those who dared to meet its gaze.
But the true highlight is the museum's extensive collection of eyewitness accounts and newspaper clippings from the 1960s when the Mothman sightings were at their peak. Each account added a layer of authenticity to the legend, making it feel like they were stepping back to those eerie nights when the town was abuzz with mysterious sightings.
It’s a bird. It’s a plane. No, it’s the legendary Mothman.
If you are into the unexplained and ghastly, you could spend a good hour or so reading over the material in the museum and perusing the gift shop. Unfortunately, we were on a mission to get to Michigan and still had another 5.5 hours on the road.
While there, we learned about the annual Mothman Festival, which will take place on September 16-17. Unfortunately, we cannot attend this year, but we will mark it on our calendar for a fun and adventurous road trip next year. The festival features guest speakers, food, cosplay, appearances by the "Men in Black" (no, not Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones), Mothman hayrides, and even a Mothman 5K run. That gives us a year to prepare!
TAKE A LOOK AT SOME OF THE GIFTS WE BROUGHT HOME WITH US.
