The Youth Museum of Southern West Virginia is a family-friendly stop next to the Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine. Its exhibits mix science, art, and local history, with railroad boxcars, a small planetarium, and a recreated Appalachian mountain homestead.
It works best for travelers with children, but the Appalachian material gives it enough local character to make it more than a rainy-day fallback. Check seasonal hours before going, as winter opening is more limited than summer.