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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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Description:
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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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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