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History Museum of Western Virginia

1 Market Square SE Center in the Square 3rd Floor
Roanoke, VA 24011
Phone: (540) 342-5770 Phone: (540) 342-5770
FAX: (540) 224-1256
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History Museum of Western Virginia - Center in the Square

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History Museum's exhibits and research library comprise the largest collection of material in the Roanoke Valley devoted solely to tracing human history. Exhibits offer a glimpse of how life was lived in southwestern Virginia, creating a vivid cultural and educational experience. The permanent exhibit at the History Museum, Migrations at the Crossroads of History, incorporates the best interpretive and technical standards. The exhibit reveals 10,000 years of our region's cultural heritage through artifacts that span the whole human experience from prehistoric times to the present day. With a whole new design, new interactive audiovisual features, games, and more, the History Museum's newly completed exhibit is an exciting experience for the whole family.

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Major Access Routes: I-581, US 220, US 460
Directions: The museum is located on the third floor in Center in the Square in Downtown Roanoke. I-581 south, take exit 5 onto Williamson Road/US 220 Business. Continue 1/4 mile and turn right on Campbell Avenue. Center in the Square will be on your left. There is a parking garage just after Center in the Square on the left.

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Admission Rates: see additional information
Sunday Hours: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Monday Hours: closed seasonal - see below
Tuesday Hours: 10:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday Hours: 10:00am-5:00pm
Thursday Hours: 10:00am-5:00pm
Friday Hours: 10:00am-5:00pm
Saturday Hours: 10:00am-5:00pm
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Credit Card Types Accepted: all
Handicap Accessible: Yes+ restrooms
Additional Information: Closed on Mondays (November 18-April 30) Monday-Saturday 10-5 (May through October) • Adults $8 • Senior (60+)/Military/Students $7 • Child 3-12 $5 • Child 0-3 FREE • Members FREE • We are included in the Center Pass! • The History Museum may be rented for private events. Please contact Kerri Donnelly at info@vahistorymuseum.org for more information.