Science Museum launches funding campaign for new-look planetarium Gene Marrano May 28, 2019 1 minute read The Science Museum of Western Virginia at Center in the Square will launch a crowdfunding campaign on Saturday – hoping to resurrect its planetarium with a new look within a year. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Salem Mayor: No word from Valleydale, GE property owners on future plansNext: UVA adds lacrosse title to its NCAA trophy case Related Stories Roanoke unveils historic marker to honor ophthalmology pioneer Web Staff April 17, 2026 Roanoke prepares for record heat, road closures during Blue Ridge Marathon Ian Price April 17, 2026 Virginia agency warns drivers against cannabis use ahead of 4/20 Web Staff April 17, 2026