center in the square

kfdaniel

Definitely worth a visit! The newly renovated Center in the Square has something for everyone. The beautiful aquariums in the lobby are fun for kids and adults! The butterfly garden in the Science Museum is wonderful and the rooftop garden and patio provides a unique new view of the city.

33MarkG33

Thank you for your kind words, Mark. Note that we also are the home to the Harrison Museum of African American Culture. We hope you will come back to visit us again!

ladyarwen903

It is so good to hear you enjoyed your chilly winter visit to Roanoke where you shopped and dined downtown and in the City Market. We are especially happy that you came inside the atrium of Center in the Square to warm up and visit our free aquariums. We hope you will come back soon and add a visit to one of the three museums housed in our signature downtown building, or perhaps see a play at Mill Mountain Theatre.

F1298ONalbert

What a place for everyone! The three museums each hold treasures for young and old. The aquariums on the first floor and the open 6th floor rooftop are free to the public, but don't miss the wonderful Butterfly Garden at the Science Museum.

Ctuttl

Really enjoyed shopping and eating our way along the Center in the Square in Roanoke in August with my two friends. Lots of interesting shops where you can take a break from the big-box stores.

Peas2013

We are sorry you did not feel safe during your visit to downtown Roanoke. Our beautiful signature building next to the Market Square downtown houses three museums and a theatre along with our atrium aquariums and rooftop observation decks. We have a full-time security guard stationed in our atrium lobby for the safety of our guests. Visitors should remember that our museums and building close at 5 pm every day as do many of the downtown shops. However, restaurants and nightspots are still open. As in every small city, visitors should take normal precautions, but it is very safe here. If you want to experience downtown Roanoke when it is bustling with activity, come on a Saturday afternoon when all the museums, shops, sidewalk city market vendors, and restaurants are open and filled with people.

545charlies

This is great advice for visitors to downtown Roanoke. If you want to take advantage of the wonderful shops or visit one of the three museums in Center in the Square, the Taubman Museum of Art, the O. Winston Link Museum, or the Transportation Museum, keep in mind that most close by 5 pm. Restaurants do stay open, and I am told that Roanoke has more restaurants per capita than any other city in Virginia. Many of the restaurants in downtown Roanoke have outdoor cafe-style dining along the sidewalks or in courtyards or rooftop decks!

KathReviewsVirginia

This place has a GORGEOUS roof top garden full of succulents and a gold fish pond. Excellent views around the City out to the mountains. I could imagine this as a fantastic space for a wedding reception, or major part/charitable event. I really loved this. The downstairs jellyfish tanks were a lot of fun. An excellent addition to this fine city.

870iras

We are so glad you broke up your long drive with a stop in downtown Roanoke! It is a great place to walk around, shop, and eat a good meal. Next time you visit, we hope you come inside Center in the Square's signature downtown building which houses three museums and a theatre as well as aquariums in our atrium lobby and some of the best views in Roanoke from our rooftop observation decks.

698heatherw

This complex has lots of things to do to on a rainy day or a sunny day. The Science Museum is great. The History Museum is small but does a great program at Christmas with Santa and sing-alongs. Everything is this complex is neat and exciting. Check out the roof if you get a chance very neat. You can see the Butterfly habitat for the museum from above.

605jasonp

Fun restaurants all around. I ate at the beer & burger place (name escapes me). Parking was super easy.

geifried09

Kids were very entertained, especially in the lab where they could do some neat experiments on their own. They said, "This is way better than our (6th grade) science class!" Butterfly area was nice, but not as good as the one in Key West. Too bad that the Virginia History section on the 3rd floor was not included in the original price. If you see the "McDonald's ticket office" on the web page, don't be confused, there is no McDonalds in the museum, they are just a sponsor! Cost for the science museum and the butterfly museum is about $15 per person.

jimofroanokeva

Here is a great option for visitors who are watching their budgets: Center in the Square and its partner organizations are now offering a deeply discounted joint ticket for every second Sunday of the month from 1 - 5 pm for Sunday Fun Day. Patrons can buy an adult ticket (18 +) for $15.00 and a children’s ticket (4 +) for $10.00 which provides admission to all three museums including the Science Museum's butterfly habitat. Of course, visitors are always welcome to explore our atrium aquariums and rooftop gardens & observation decks without charge!

548robertw548

if you are coming to , or passing through the beautiful Roanoke Valley a must see is the center in the square, located in the famous farmers market area of downtown. the whole center in the square has been remodeled at great expense. and is a real treat for adults and children . there are science exhibits and things that test the mines of children, one of the most impressive things for people of all ages, is the butterfly exhibit . it is beautiful and breathtaking if you like insects they are there too. and if you get hungry, you are in for a treat . there are some of the best restaurants in Roanoke nearby . a great day awaits you, rw

JudithB483

This houses several museums and exhibits well worth the time and money to see. The aquariums alone are fun. Don't miss the Butterfly Garden if you do not want to see the science museum. The history museum was very informative and had some good remnants from the valley.