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 United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge helps fund new nature trail signs in Rocky Mount Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 More Romeo & Juliet, new exhibit at Wilson Museum, Broadway in Roanoke releases schedule for 26-27 season Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 Feeding Southwest Virginia President and CEO Pamela Irvine will retire at the end of the year after 45 years with the Food Bank Gene Marrano June 24, 2026