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Science Museum of Western Virginia & Hopkins Planetarium

Center in the Square, One Market Square, Roanoke, VA 24011
540-342-5710
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Ranked #10 of 17 attractions in Roanoke
3.5 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Science Museums, Observatories/ Planetariums
Owner description: 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 » Owner description: 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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Roanoke, Virginia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2012

love the hands on and the interaction that the kids and parents get to work together More

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Charlotte, NC
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 24, 2011

The exhibits have temporarily moved to Tanglewood Mall! More

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Roanoke, Virginia
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 11, 2010

I am a huge fan of this museum, and must encourage everyone to bring their families in. Kids get such a charge out of the exhibits, and my daughter loves it as much at 9 as she did at 6! The exhibits are aging, but everything was working when we visited. There are two new interactive exhibits, "Big Mouth" and... More

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Winchester, VA
1 review
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed September 16, 2009
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Being extremely interested in all things science and not having been to a planetarium since my youth, I was very exciting to go here with my husband (Even though our children are grown). We went on a weekday, parking in the lot attached to the building was very easy although surprisingly costly for an hour or so ($6). While there... More

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charlottesville, va
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed July 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

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Virginia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 10, 2006
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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

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Churchville, VA
2 reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2004
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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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