Science Museum of Western Virginia

1 Market Square / Roanoke, VA 24011 / (540) 342-5710

The Science Museum allows children and adults to explore the wonders of science through hands-on experiences. Learning activities focus on weather, the physics of light and sound, geology, and the human body. Special features are the Living River, with a hands-on touch tank of sea animals, and the Earth's Treasures gallery with stunning mineral displays. The far reaches of the universe are brought into focus with star shows in Hopkins Planetarium. MegaDome Theater puts the natural world on larger-than-life display. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday 1-5 p.m.