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 Local Colors Festival Returns to Celebrate its 35th Year Emma Thomas May 12, 2026 With district lines battle out of the way Beth Macy says she’s ready to take on Ben Cline for his seat in Congress Gene Marrano May 11, 2026 Virginia Democrats face end of window for extreme redistricting move Ian Price May 11, 2026