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Science Museum of Western Virginia & Hopkins Planetarium
Center in the Square One Market Square
Roanoke, VA 24011
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The Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center, a Doubletree Hotel $155 0.1 mi 0.2 km 3.5 of 5 stars
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Art Museum of Western Virginia 0.0 mi 0.0 km 4 of 5 stars
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O. Winston Link Museum 0.1 mi 0.2 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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“Science Museum of Western Virginia and Hopkins Planetarium” PlanetWare.com
“Science Museum of Western Virginia/Hopkins Planetarium” Frommer's
“Roanoke attractions” TravelGuides.org
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 16 attractions in Roanoke
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The whole family will enjoy this fun, hands-on science center that features eight permanent exhibits including a 750-gallon marine aquarium, a Light...... more » The whole family will enjoy this fun, hands-on science center that features eight permanent exhibits including a 750-gallon marine aquarium, a Light and Sound Arcade, plus galleries related to the human body, weather and geology. « less
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Attraction type: Observatory/planetarium, Science museum
Address: Center in the Square
One Market Square Roanoke, VA 24011
Tel: 540-342-5710

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“Good older museum for all ages”
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3 of 5 stars
momoftwo03 7 contributions
charlottesville, va
Jul 8, 2008

As we entered the museum there was a sign that stated that the museum is going to be updating its exhibits in the near future . . . this would be a good thing I think. The museum is great and very interactive but not all of the exhibits seemed to be working on our visit. The flight simulator is... more

“Science Fun”
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4 of 5 stars
Coolchange 22 contributions
Virginia
Jun 10, 2006
3/3 found this review helpful

The Science Museum at Center in the Square in Roanoke, Virginia is a great place to take kids age 7-12. There are lots of hands-on displays. The most appealing display was the flight simulator. We went later in the afternoon, and when everyone else left, my son and I had lots of time to play pilot in the cockpit. Another... more

“An Educational Experience to Enjoy”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Churchville, VA
Feb 1, 2004
3/3 found this review helpful

This is a must-see when in the area. Something to delight everyone with the hands-on, interactive displays showing how electricity works, how the human heart and circulatory system operate, weather phenomenoms, light displays, illusions and the list goes on. See fossils, bones, shells, rocks and gemstones. This is truly an amazing place. The planetarium show is comfortable, fun and informative.... more

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Science Museum of Western Virginia & Hopkins Planetarium Address

Center in the Square, One Market Square, Roanoke, VA 24011
Tel: 540-342-5710