Available Outreach Programs!

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Celebrating Our 52nd Anniversary! 

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Celebrating 52 years of Science Education Community

The Parakeet Garden
This immersive exhibit allows our guests to enter our garden and be able to feed and closely interact with our flock of parakeets!
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We are thankful for our patrons for visiting & supporting the museum over the years! We are closed today, but will reopen tomorrow from 10am - 5pm. Come see us! Also, don’t forget about our Black Friday membership sale!
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The LAB Jr.
The LAB Jr. mission is to engineer an environment in which access to STEAM education is extended to preschool students through play-based, hands on activities.
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Science At Your Fingertips

Two floors of interactive exhibits that aid learning through doing, playing and experiencing
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Let's Learn STEM
For students and parents to navigate, identify activities and resources that interest them. Parents can find information on effective homeschooling, support networks and other resources.
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The Parakeet Garden
This immersive exhibit allows our guests to enter our garden and be able to feed and closely interact with our flock of parakeets!
Learn More
We are thankful for our patrons for visiting & supporting the museum over the years! We are closed today, but will reopen tomorrow from 10am - 5pm. Come see us! Also, don’t forget about our Black Friday membership sale!
REGISTER NOW
The LAB Jr.
The LAB Jr. mission is to engineer an environment in which access to STEAM education is extended to preschool students through play-based, hands on activities.
REGISTER NOW

Science At Your Fingertips

Two floors of interactive exhibits that aid learning through doing, playing and experiencing
Learn more
Let's Learn STEM
For students and parents to navigate, identify activities and resources that interest them.
Learn More
Previous
Next

Available Outreach Programs!

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Celebrating Our 52nd Anniversary! 

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Learn Together

Becoming a member lets the whole family enjoy unlimited access to our exhibits for the entire year
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The Eye

Find out about a state-of-the-art exhibit that will be the only one of it's kind in the country
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Join The Team

Learn more about our volunteer and internship opportunities, and who you can become part of the SMWV team
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Monthly Events

Hosted at Big Lick Brewery, these events combine good fun, great beer, and a decent amount of science
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The Bubble

This one-of-a-kind exhibit uses sensory play and exploration to enhance early childhood development 
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Be The Astronaut

For a limited time, the Science Museum is hosting an out-of-this-world exhibit that combines gaming with exhibitory
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Become an Educator

We educate more K-12 students than any other organization in Southwest Virginia! Find out how you can join the team.
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Special Events

Whether it's a birthday, corporate event or wedding, the museum offers flexible packages to make your event perfect
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The Hidden Garden

The Butterfly Garden has undergone a remarkable transformation into an indoor greenhouse featuring different methods of growing healthy produce
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We are located right in the heart of Downtown Roanoke on the fourth floor of the Center in the Square building.