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Science Museum of Western Virginia Unleash curiosity, witness wonders at SMWV: Discover STEM, Live Animals, Parakeet Garden & The Eye!
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The Science Museum of Western Virginia is the oldest science museum in Virginia, founded in 1970 by a group of teachers and community volunteers to provide informal science experiences to enhance education in the classroom. While the organization has grown and moved into larger and more accessible facilities, it has never strayed from its mission focus.

Thank you for your patience! The rest of the museum is open!
10/14/2026

Thank you for your patience! The rest of the museum is open!

Join us at the Science Museum of Western Virginia for Parents Night Out: Creepy Crawlies on Saturday, October 24, from 5...
10/12/2026

Join us at the Science Museum of Western Virginia for Parents Night Out: Creepy Crawlies on Saturday, October 24, from 5:30–8:30 PM! 🕸️

Ages 4 - 12
$15 per child

While you enjoy your kid-free evening, your little scientists will enjoy:
🍕 Pizza & water
🎬 A movie in The Eye Planetarium
🔬 Hands-on science & crafts
🪳 Creepy Crawly Live Animal Demo

🕷️ Spots are limited, so don’t wait to register!

🎟️ Sign up here: https://smwv.org/visit/events/

Whether you’re celebrating with a birthday party, planning a field trip, catching a show in the Eye, enjoying a regular ...
10/07/2026

Whether you’re celebrating with a birthday party, planning a field trip, catching a show in the Eye, enjoying a regular museum visit, or looking for another fun way to explore, there’s always something new to discover at SMWV! 🦎🔬

Open Wednesday-Saturday 10AM-5PM and Sundays 1PM-5PM

CONGRATULATIONS Jenn Ehraytour !!!! You have won 2 tickets to DREAMS on Friday, October 9th! Thank you to everyone who e...
10/01/2026

CONGRATULATIONS Jenn Ehraytour !!!! You have won 2 tickets to DREAMS on Friday, October 9th!

Thank you to everyone who entered our GIVEAWAY! We loved hearing about your dreams! 💤

09/29/2026

Start your Friday night somewhere strange 🌙

Step inside DREAMS, an immersive evening exploring the strange science + sensory experience of dreaming through music, full-dome visuals, interactive experiences, surreal tastes, + more.

Friday, October 9 | 6–8 PM
The Eye Planetarium
Ages 16+ | $28

Tickets → smwv.org/the-eye/

✨ We’ve dreamt up the perfect GIVEAWAY ✨🌙💫 We’re giving one lucky winner 2 tickets to experience DREAMS in The Eye Plane...
09/24/2026

✨ We’ve dreamt up the perfect GIVEAWAY ✨

🌙💫 We’re giving one lucky winner 2 tickets to experience DREAMS in The Eye Planetarium at the Science Museum of Western Virginia on Friday, October 9th 6PM - 8PM! 💤✨

How to enter:

📲 Follow The Eye
🩵 Like the DREAMS video posted on our feed
💭 Leave a comment about a strange or interesting dream you’ve had

Winner will be announced Wednesday, September 30th! Good luck! 💫

09/23/2026

🌙 For one night, step inside the dreaming mind… 🌙

Step inside DREAMS, the final installation of The Eye’s SIGHT + SOUND series as you’ve known it.

✨ An immersive evening exploring the strange science + sensory experience of dreaming through a full dome show, music + immersive visuals, multisensory experiences, interactive activities, strange tastes, a color-changing botanical mocktail, + more ✨

Wander, experiment, taste, create, + lose yourself in the strange space between waking + dreaming…

Friday, October 9 | 6-8 PM
The Eye Planetarium
Science Museum of Western Virginia
$28 | Members 40% Off
Childcare add-on available

🌙 tickets + info: smwv.org/the-eye/ 🌙

Stay dry and enjoy the museum this afternoon! ☔️ To purchase admission tickets online please visit https://smwv.org/
09/23/2026

Stay dry and enjoy the museum this afternoon! ☔️ To purchase admission tickets online please visit https://smwv.org/

Address

1 Market Square SE, Ste 4
Roanoke, VA
24011

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

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+15403425710

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