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Register for Pre-Enrollment at The LAB @ SMWV
Learn more about our day-time academic support and enrichment program.

Register for The LAB @ SMWV

The LAB is an education program designed to help students achieve academic success this school year

Science At Your Fingertips

Two floors of interactive exhibits that aid learning through doing, playing and experiencing

More Than a Museum

Our Education Department brings hands-on learning experiences to students in their classrooms as well as in the museum

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Plan Your Visit

Explore our admission prices, opening hours and membership options to begin your experience.

Take A Tour

Learn Together

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

The Eye

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

Join The Team

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

Monthly Events

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

The Bubble

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

Be The Astronaut

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

Become an Educator

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

Special Events

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

The Hidden Garden

The Butterfly Garden has undergone a remarkable transformation into an indoor greenhouse featuring different methods of growing healthy produce

We are located right in the heart of Downtown Roanoke on the fourth floor of the Center in the Square building.