Our mission
We provide a public platform for local research and innovation to spark a curiosity in visitors and encourage the continued pursuit of knowledge.
Be The Astronaut!
Explore the galaxy with our latest traveling exhibit, Be The Astronaut. With 3 in-depth mission stories, you can take on life-like challenges faced by real astronauts and complete educational tasks with a video game feel!
Be The Astronaut is here until February 2020!
THINGS TO DO
Read more about our newest exhibit, an immersive digital environment called The Eye, and how you can get involved!
Join us for our monthly events at Big Lick Brewery and support your museum whilst having a beer!
Plan your event at the Science Museum. From birthday parties, corporate events and weddings, we do them all!
Interact. Inspire. Innovate.
Located in the heart of Downtown Roanoke, the Science Museum of Western Virginia is a hands-on learning environment for both children and adults. We are a non-profit organization that boasts 12 exhibits, each focusing on a fascinating STEM topic, and our mission to inspire our visitors to explore topics, passions and careers in STEM. Whether you’re local to the area or just visiting the city, make sure the Science Museum is on your list of must-see attractions.
BECOME A MEMBER
Enjoy the benefits of a membership to our museum with unlimited museum admission for a year as well as free or discounted admission to special events. Members also receive discounts with giftshop purchases, summer camp registration and birthday parties.
We are located right in the heart of Downtown Roanoke on the fourth floor of the Center in the Square building.