Who we are

Spark! Imagination and Science Center is a hands-on children’s museum where curiosity, creativity, and learning come together through play.

We serve families across a 10-county region in North Central West Virginia, Southwest Pennsylvania, and Mountain Maryland—providing access to experiences that spark exploration, build confidence, and inspire a lifelong love of learning.

In 1998, a group of parents and teachers decided to work towards building a children’s museum in Morgantown. To begin this adventure, they created the not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) organization “Recreational Opportunities For All Young Kids Initiative, Inc” (ROFAYKI, Inc). In 2002, ROFAYKI, Inc opened “The Fun Factory,” a play space for pre-school children and their caregivers.

In February of 2011 the Fun Factory changed its name and focus to become the Children’s Discovery Museum of West Virginia (CDMWV). As Board and staff recognized that much of its work was science related, the museum embarked on a renovation and re-branding. In 2016, the CDMWV became Spark! Imagination and Science Center.  Spark! operates on admission, memberships, donations, fundraisers, grants and sponsorships.

Our Mission

To inspire people of all ages to explore science and the arts through hands-on exhibits and programs that spark a lifelong love of learning.