Established in 1977, Center in the Square is owned and operated by the Western Virginia Foundation for the Arts and Sciences, and provides rent-free housing, security, building maintenance and housekeeping services for various museums and live theatre facilities. The beneficiary organizations housed by Center in the Square include the Art and History and Museums and Historical Society of Western Virginia and O. Winston Link Museum, Mill Mountain Theatre, Opera Roanoke, Roanoke Ballet Theatre, Science Museum of Western Virginia and Hopkins Planetarium, and the Arts Council of the Blue Ridge. The center has won the Perry F. Kendig Award for Outstanding Support of the Arts by the Arts Council of the Blue Ridge, the Outstanding Small Business in Nonprofit Arts and Culture by Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce, and the Award of Excellence for outstanding achievement in downtown revitalization by the Virginia Downtown Development Association. Center in the Square is located in Roanoke, Va.
Website: centerinthesquare.org
Phone: (540) 342-5700
Cross Streets: Between Campbell Ave SE/Wall St SE and Market St SE
Closed now
- Thu 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
1 Market Sq SE Roanoke, VA 24011 ·57.08 mi
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The children's science museum was very disappointing. Many of the exhibits did not work. it was rundown. The planetarium was a video that was on the dome of the ceiling. It didn't even talk about the stars. The feeding of the parakeets was ok. The touch tank volunteer was the best thing and we were able to touch 4 things. I would NOT recommend this for a fun experience.
MoreWent on Father's Day, sort of late in the afternoon. Alot of shops were closed, not their fault it was a holiday. I think during a regular weekend, it may have been a better experience. It seemed just a tad bit sketch. BUT as mentioned, on a different weekend, it may pull a different vibe.
MoreI only came with my young kids for the free things (fish tanks on lower level and views from the top levels). My kids enjoyed the fish tanks and I enjoyed the views from the top, so if you’re looking for free activities to do to supplement a visit to the market, then it’s worth a stop.
MoreWe went to the Science Museum. It cost about $15 each and was a disappointment. Small children were having a blast, bit there is nothing for those of us over 10 years old. The aquariums in the Center lobby (free) were small but they had some interesting fish.
MoreInteresting idea, hasn't quite come together. With the caveat that the rooftop was closed (or the elevator was malfunctioning), the African American Cultural Center (which was closed) seemed like the most promising museum.
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