In the 1960s, there were many strange sightings of a mysterious creature flying and lurking around West Virginia. The creature was said to be the size of a man, with huge wings and large, glowing red eyes. The appearances began to center around Point Pleasant, West Virginia, until December 15, 1967, the Silver Bridge collapsed and caused the death of 46 people. Some say the mysterious creature was a warning of the impending disaster.

Point Pleasant has the world's only museum dedicated to the Mothman.
The Mothman Museum
It's full of all the collected information about these mysterious sightings.
The Mothman Museum
You'll find videos, newspaper clippings, documents, photos, and stories all related to the Mothman.
The Mothman Museum

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Reading all of the collected accounts might just make you a believer.
The Mothman Museum
You can read from the original newspaper clippings, and try to piece together what it all means.
The Mothman Museum
Some people think the appearances of some strange "men in black," thought to be government agents, are also connected to the Mothman's story.
The Mothman Museum
These men in black were seen around Point Pleasant at the time of the creature sightings, and are also sometimes seen in connection to UFO sightings.
The museum also has information about various UFO events.
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The wealth of information here is sure to be a little spooky to even the most skeptical among us.

The Mothman Museum is open most days of the year, and admission is just $3.00 for adults and $1.00 for kids ages 10 and under.

The museum can be found at 400 Main Street, Point Pleasant, WV 25550.

If you just can’t get enough of the Mothman, you should know that there is also an annual Mothman Festival and statue in Point Pleasant! It’s worth a stop if you’re in the area, and for paranormal enthusiasts, worth a road trip as well.

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