Science Museum of Western Virginia

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.

Please note we had to make an adjustment to our Ultimate Summer schedule this Wednesday, June 17th. We will be back to n...
06/14/2026

Please note we had to make an adjustment to our Ultimate Summer schedule this Wednesday, June 17th. We will be back to normal scheduling on Wednesday, June 24th! 🎉 Thank you for your patience ☺️

☀️🔬 The Ultimate Summer of Science is here! 🌎✨Make the Science Museum of Western Virginia part of your summer plans! Fro...
06/14/2026

☀️🔬 The Ultimate Summer of Science is here! 🌎✨

Make the Science Museum of Western Virginia part of your summer plans! From June 9 – August 15, enjoy extra weekly activities included with admission—no additional ticket required!

We made some adjustments to our Ultimate Summer schedule. Please note we will NOT be able to offer The Ultimate Summer on Wednesdays due to incoming Field Trips. 🤗🚍

Plan ahead and purchase museum tickets 🎟️ at https://smwv.org/

🎸🪨 🎟️ ROCK + RIFT GIVEAWAY 🎟️🪨🎸We’re giving away TWO tickets to ROCK + RIFT at The Eye on June 27th!Get ready for an unf...
06/12/2026

🎸🪨 🎟️ ROCK + RIFT GIVEAWAY 🎟️🪨🎸

We’re giving away TWO tickets to ROCK + RIFT at The Eye on June 27th!

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of:
🎶 Rock ‘n’ Roll favorites
🌌 Immersive dome visuals
💎 Minerals, experiments & activities
🥤 Refreshments and more!

HOW TO ENTER:
✅ Follow our page
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👥 Tag the friend you’d bring with you in the comments (each tag = one entry!)
📲 Share this post to your Story for a bonus entry (be sure to tag us so we can see it!)

🎟️ Winner will receive 2 tickets to ROCK + RIFT.

📅 Giveaway ends: Monday, June 15th at 12PM
🏆 Winner announced: Monday, June 15th at 8PM

Good luck!🤘✨

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🎸🪨 Rock meets Rock ’n’ Roll at the Science Museum of Western Virginia! 🪨🎸Get ready for Rock + Rift, an unforgettable eve...
06/10/2026

🎸🪨 Rock meets Rock ’n’ Roll at the Science Museum of Western Virginia! 🪨🎸

Get ready for Rock + Rift, an unforgettable evening where geology, music, and immersive visuals collide.

✨ Explore unearthed mineral specimens from the museum’s collection
💎 Discover your rock personality (and take a rock home!)
🌈 Create blacklight art and check out fluorescent minerals
🌋 Build a mini lava lamp
🔨 Crack open a geode to reveal hidden crystals
🎟️ Enter our raffle for a chance to win prizes
🎶 Enjoy a curated rock ’n’ roll playlist, dome visuals, refreshments, and more!

Whether you come for the science, the music, or the vibes, this is one summer event you won’t want to miss.

📅 June 27, 2026
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Science Museum of Western Virginia
👥 Ages 13+

🎟️ Get your tickets now at https://smwv.org/the-eye/ and join us for a night that truly rocks!

Come experience the Ultimate Summer of Science at SMWV! Purchase museum tickets at https://smwv.org/
06/09/2026

Come experience the Ultimate Summer of Science at SMWV!

Purchase museum tickets at https://smwv.org/

06/05/2026

The Eye presents: Rock + Rift
An Evening of Minerals + Music + Immersive Visuals
June 27 | 6 - 8 PM | Ages 13+

✨ Let’s get stratigraphic! ✨

Join us for an event unlike any other, where rock meets rock ‘n’ roll for a fusion of science and sonic delight. Whether you come for the music, the science, or simply the atmosphere, Rock + Rift offers a night of experimentation, creativity, and good vibes.

Your ticket includes:
🔮 A special exhibition of unearthed museum collections
🔮 Fluorescent minerals + blacklight art
🔮 Rock personality quiz + accompanying rock to take home
🔮 Mini lava lamp experiment
🔮 Geode breaking
🔮 A curated rock ‘n’ roll playlist + dome visuals + refreshments + more!

Member $14 | Guest $23.50
Tickets + Info @ smwv.org/the-eye/

06/05/2026

The Eye presents: Rock + Rift
An Evening of Minerals + Music + Immersive Visuals
June 27 | 6 - 8 PM | Ages 13+

✨ Let's get stratigraphic! ✨
Join us for an event unlike any other, where rock meets rock 'n' roll for a fusion of science and sonic delight. Whether you come for the music, the science, or simply the atmosphere, Rock + Rift offers a night of experimentation, creativity, and good vibes.

Your ticket includes:
-A special exhibition of unearthed museum collections
-Fluorescent minerals + blacklight art
-Rock personality quiz + accompanying rock to take home
-Mini lava lamp experiment
-Geode breaking
+ A curated rock 'n' roll playlist + dome visuals + refreshments + more!

Member $14 | Guest $23.50
Tickets + Info @ smwv.org/the-eye/

The Eye presents: Rock + RiftAn Evening of Minerals + Music + Immersive VisualsJune 27 | 6 - 8 PM | Ages 13+Let's get st...
06/05/2026

The Eye presents: Rock + Rift
An Evening of Minerals + Music + Immersive Visuals
June 27 | 6 - 8 PM | Ages 13+

Let's get stratigraphic!
Join us for an event unlike any other, where rock meets rock 'n' roll for a fusion of science and sonic delight. Whether you come for the music, the science, or simply the atmosphere, Rock + Rift offers a night of experimentation, creativity, and good vibes.

Your ticket includes:
-A special exhibition of unearthed museum collections
-Fluorescent minerals + blacklight art
-Rock personality quiz + accompanying rock to take home
-Mini lava lamp experiment
-Geode breaking
+ A curated rock 'n' roll playlist + dome visuals + refreshments + more!

Member $14 | Guest $23.50
Tickets + Info @ smwv.org/the-eye/

🎉 We are so excited to offer the Ultimate Summer of Science! 🎉 Be sure to add us to your Summer Bucket List 😎☀️✅
06/04/2026

🎉 We are so excited to offer the Ultimate Summer of Science! 🎉 Be sure to add us to your Summer Bucket List 😎☀️✅

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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