EVENTS
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
The Eye @ SMWV invites you to the launch of our SIGHT + SOUND Series with a special screening of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari set to a curated music mix designed to amplify the madness.
SIGHT + SOUND Series installations are the latest Eye offering–visit The Eye page to learn more about the program and this event.
Our screening of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari and accompanying playlist are recommended for ages 12 & up.
Downtown Roanoke Candy Crawl
It’s that time of year again! SMWV is proud to participate in the 5th Annual Downtown Candy Crawl on October 26th from 10 AM to 12 PM.
Visit us down on Market Square or up on the 4th and 5th floors for trick-or-treat delights. Double the fun with a visit to the parakeets–give them a treat, and get a treat, too!
Child admission will be free from 10 AM to 12 PM for the duration of the Downtown Candy Crawl.
Trick or Treat with the Parakeets!
It’s baaaack! Visit the Parakeet Garden throughout the month of October to take part in this sweet experience.
From now through October 31st, ultimate ticket holders can dress up to trick or treat with the parakeets. Once you’ve given them a treat, get one in return!
Previous Events...
Spooky Animal Show
Witnessed one of our animal demonstrations in the past? Not like this one! Join us in The Eye on Friday, October 18, from 6 PM – 7 PM or for the matinee on Sunday, October 20, from 2 PM – 3 PM.
This immersive experience includes a live animal demonstration by our Living Collections team paired with visuals on the dome to bring the animals up close. Featuring your favorites–some you can touch (and some you might not want to)!
This is an all-ages, family-friendly event. Visit The Eye page for ticketing and info.
An Evening with Savannah Mandel
It’s finally here! After a brief postponement, our upcoming installment of the Stars Over Star City series: “An Evening with Savannah Mandel” will be held Friday, October 11, from 6 PM – 9 PM.
This event features a star show, a talk by Savannah Mandel, author of the recently released Ground Control: An Argument for the End of Human Space Exploration. Also available: book sales by Roanoke’s own War on Books, book signing, and beverages. Recommended ages: 12 & up.
Visit The Eye page for more information and to get your tickets today.
SKELETON STOMP 2024
Join us for a SKELETON STOMP on Friday, October 4, from 6 PM – 7 PM. This family-friendly Halloween dance party will be held in The Eye, featuring spooky sounds and sights!
Visit The Eye page to purchase tickets and to catch a glimpse of the experience. Wear your costume and bring all the glow sticks you’d like!
(We recommend ages 5 & up due to volume and stimulation.)
ROANOKE STEAM DAY 2022
Science is bigger than you think! Celebrate SCIENCE | TECHNOLOGY | ENGINEERING | ART | MATHEMATICS (STEAM) with area museums and organizations from 9:00am till 2:00pm. THE EVENT IS FREE! Families are welcome but registration is required. Join us at the Science Museum of Western Virginia on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28TH. To find out more information and to register, click the link below.
Invest in the Future: The Eye
We are excited to bring our community our newest exhibit ‘The Eye’, an immersive digital environment that is out of this world! This exhibit is the only one of its kind open to the public on the East Coast.