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Opening hours
In an effort to ensure the health and safety of students, visitors, employees and volunteers, and help protect our most vulnerable community members, the museum has decided to close to the public from Monday March 16th until further notice.
Click here for more information and latest updates.
Looking for something to keep the kids entertained? Our Summer Camps are running with new policies and procedures to keep campers safe. Click here for more information.
SUMMER HOURS
Memorial Day – Labor Day
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
10am-5pm
10am-5pm
10am-5pm
10am-5pm
10am-5pm
10am-5pm
1pm-5pm
WINTER HOURS
Labor Day – Memorial Day
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Closed
10am-5pm
10am-5pm
10am-5pm
10am-5pm
10am-5pm
1pm-5pm
Closures
Holidays: We are closed on national holidays to allow our hard-working staff to celebrate with their families. These include: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
The Hopkins Planetarium: Alas, our beloved planetarium has experienced a technical issue of galactic proportions. It is currently unavailable for museum visitors. But fear not! Plans for an exciting new exhibit to transform the space are underway and – believe us – will absolutely be worth the wait!
Admission rates
Admission gives you access to all our exhibits on the fourth and fifth floors, including our Hidden Garden, until 5pm on the day of purchase.
AGE
Infant & Toddler (<3yrs)
Child (3-5yrs)
Youth (6-17yrs)
Adult (18-59yrs)
Educator (NEW!)*
Senior (60yrs+), Military and Student*
MEMBERS
FREE
FREE
FREE
FREE
FREE
FREE
NON-MEMBERS
FREE
$7.50
$13.50
$15.00
$12.00*
$13.50*
* We love giving people discounts, but please have a valid I.D with you to benefit from these offers!
Become a member
Interested in becoming a member and gaining unlimited admission to the museum? Go to our membership page for more information about our different packages and their benefits!
Bringing a group of 15+ people? Check out our group packages and see how you can get a discount on admission prices!
Directions & parking
The Science Museum of Western Virginia is located on the fourth and fifth floors of the Center in the Square Building in Downtown Roanoke.
Our address: 1 Market Square SE, Roanoke VA 24011
Parking & transport
Our closest car park is the Center in the Square garage, located on Cambell Ave. Click here for more rates and parking options.
Roanoke also has a FREE Star Line Trolley to transport individuals around Downtown Roanoke. Click here for more information.
We accommodate those with disabilities and provide assistance in gaining access to the museum. If one or more of your party has a disability and you would like more information, please contact our friendly front desk team at 540.342.5710 or frontdesk@smwv.org.