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The Arts Center in the Square

  • Address
    One Market Square, SE
    Roanoke, VA 24011
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    540-342-5700
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    Roanoke
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    Roanoke City
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From our atrium (with our many fish tanks, including the 8000 gallon showpiece) to our rooftop with majestic views ranging from mountains to the heart of downtown Roanoke, we hope you enjoyed the variety of exhibits, views, and memories that are made here every day!

ADMISSION IS FREE! – Areas Requiring NO Admission Ticket: Coral Reef, Jellyfish, Predators of the Amazon, & Turtles of Virginia AQUARIUMS [Atrium] LIVING ROOFTOP and OBSERVATION DECKS [Sixth and Seventh Floors] **Weather Permitting. May be closed for special events.

Center is the Square is also home to: The Don and Barbara Smith Children’s Museum, The Harrison Museum of African American Culture, Mill Mountain Theatre, The Science Museum of Western Virginia & The Roanoke Pinball Museum! These museums will require a separate fee. 

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Last Updated: 08/28/2018

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    One Market Square SE
    Roanoke, VA 24011
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  • Kids Square - The Don & Barbara Smith Children's Museum
    Kids Square - The Don & Barbara Smith Children's Museum
    One Market Square, SE
    Roanoke, VA 24011
    0.01 MI
  • Historic Roanoke City Market
    Historic Roanoke City Market
    Historic Roanoke City Market
    Roanoke, VA 24011
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  • The Historic Roanoke City Market
    The Historic Roanoke City Market
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