The Arts Council of the Blue Ridge sustains and strengthens the diverse cultural community of southwestern Virginia.

Center in the Square is a regional cultural center that provides rent-free housing, security, building maintenance and housekeeping for seven arts and cultural organizations.

Downtown Roanoke is anchored by the city`s Historic Farmer`s Market - the Commonwealth`s oldest continuously operating outdoor market.

Downtown Roanoke`s event and festival connection.

Gallery 108 is a cooperative gallery representing regional artists located on Roanoke`s Historic Market.

History Museum`s exhibits and research library comprise largest collection of material in the Roanoke Valley devoted solely to tracing human history.

Museum of living creatures. Home to 88 species and 7 endangered species. Mill Mountain Zoo exhibits both animals native to this area as well as creatures from Southeast Asia, South America and Africa. Ride the Zoo Choo.

Over 300 of Winston Link`s dramatic black and white photographs of the Norfolk and Western Railway.

Opera Roanoke is a professional opera company presenting fully staged productions and a variety of programs for patrons of all ages.

Indians wandering the parallel ridges of the Allegheny Mountains named their great valley, Shenandoah, "daughter of the stars." Here, nestled in this beautiful valley, is the progressive - spirited "Star City of the South" - Roanoke. And, visible from just about every part of this city is the splendidly illuminated, 100 foot - tall Roanoke Star.

The Roanoke Symphony Orchestra, founded in 1953, is the largest professional orchestra in western Virginia.

Since 1970, Central and Western Virginia have come to rely on the Science Museum of Western Virginia as a fun way to learn about the possibilities of science. Through hands-on interactive exhibits, planetarium shows and films, special museum classes and outreach programs, the Science Museum strives to make science and technology an exciting experience for people of all ages.

For our diverse community, the Taubman Museum of Art provides a unique resource to inspire, educate and celebrate the creative act. The Taubman Museum of Art actively nurtures all things art.

Located in Roanoke’s historic N&W Freight Station, the Museum is home to the largest collection of locomotives in the Southeast, with over 40 pieces of rolling stock in the rail yard, including diesel and steam locomotives and featuring the Class J No. 611 and Class A No. 1218 locomotives. Also on display are antique carriages, cars, trucks, buses, and trolleys; a miniature traveling circus; a large "O" gauge model train layout with four levels for viewing by all ages; aviation equipment; interactive exhibits; special events and much more!