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Roanoke, VA
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Center in the Square |
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One Market Square SE, Roanoke 24011 • 540-342-5700 |
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This restored 1914 facility houses the Art Museum of Western Virginia, the Arts Council of the Blue Ridge, the History Museum of Western Virginia, and the Science Museum of Western Virginia and Hopkins Planetarium. The square is internationally recognized for its commitment to education and community development. Center in the Square is Western Virginia's most frequented cultural center and draws some 400,000 annual visitors. |
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Explore Park |
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3900 Rutrough Rd, Roanoke 24014 • 540-427-1800 |
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Located on the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 115, the Explore Park is a living history museum and nature center. Exhibits here range from those depicting frontier life in the 17th and 18th centuries to those focusing on local flora and fauna. The mock-19th century Brugh Tavern offers guests an authentic frontier dining experience, and the park also has a gift shop. |
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Harrison Museum of African American Culture |
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523 Harrison Ave NW, Roanoke 24016 • 540-345-4818 |
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Located in what was the first public school for black students in Western Virginia, the Harrison Museum of African American Culture holds a special place in the heart of anybody who has toured it. Inside, you'll see exhibits on local history, the Civil War, and the Civil Rights Movement. There is a museum store where visitors may purchase cards, books, and craftwork. |
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History Museum of Western Virginia |
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1 Market Square Center in the Square, Roanoke 24011 • 540-342-5770 |
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Western Virginia's past comes alive at this informative museum. Exhibits span from the early Native American settlements in the area to the height of the city's railroad industry. The museum also hosts several touring exhibits, including 1999's Piedmont Airline's exhibit. There is a gift shop in the museum that sells books, toys, and genealogies. |
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Science Museum of Western Virginia |
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1 Market Sq Center in the Square, Roanoke 24011 • 540-342-5710 |
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Description:
Located in downtown, the Science Museum of Western Virginia is an excellent place for families to spend an afternoon exploring the mysteries of science. The hands-on, interactive exhibits include a Chesapeake Bay touch tank, circulatory system models, and fiber optics displays. Discover how a tornado develops in the weather gallery, as well as trying your hand at being a television weather forecaster. At the MegaDome Theatre, guests can explore the galaxy or swim with whales while watching a film projected on a forty-foot dome. There is also a planetarium on-site. The Launch Pad Museum Shop is a good place to buy educational and fun gifts. |
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Taubman Museum of Art |
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110 Salem Ave SE, Roanoke 24011 • 540-342-5760 |
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This popular museum displays a wide range of 19th and 20th century regional artwork. Also on exhibit are works by the Hudson River artists, Japanese prints, folk art and some Rodin works. Visitors may purchase fine craft items and other gifts in the museum shop. |
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Virginia Museum of Transportation |
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303 Norfolk Ave, Roanoke 24016 • 540-342-5670 |
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This restored freight station is dedicated to commemorating the rail industry that helped to establish Roanoke in the 19th century. This well-done museum houses a large collection of steam and diesel train engines, and guests can climb aboard and explore these vintage pieces. You'll also see several examples of antique passenger cars, circus cars, buses, and carriages, as well as a delightful model train exhibit. The museum has a gift shop where you can purchase prints of some of the trains on exhibit and other train memorabilia. |
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