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 3 minutes read Old Dominion University alumna killed in Minneapolis ICE shooting Ian Price January 8, 2026 0 4 minutes read Salem Stampede Championship Rodeo returns this weekend with high-stakes competition Ian Price January 8, 2026 0 3 minutes read Radford University chair warns of ‘dangerous precedent’ as Venezuela transitions to new leadership Ian Price January 8, 2026 0