Science Museum of Western Virginia, Science museum in Downtown Roanoke, United States.
The Science Museum of Western Virginia spans the fourth floor of Center in the Square, featuring exhibits on biology, earth sciences, physics, and technology.
Established in 1970, the Science Museum of Western Virginia has served as a primary educational resource for science and technology in Southwest Virginia.
The museum serves as the largest provider of K-12 STEM education programs in Southwest Virginia, reaching thousands of students through interactive learning experiences.
The museum operates Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM and Sundays from 1 PM to 5 PM, with group rates available for parties of 15 or more.
The Parakeet Garden allows visitors to interact with 250 parakeets while learning about avian behavior and biology through direct observation and feeding experiences.
Location: Roanoke
Inception: 1970
Website: http://smwv.org
GPS coordinates: 37.27147,-79.93946
Latest update: March 12, 2025 21:10
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