Roanoke History Museum

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Roanoke History Museum History Museum shares quarters with O. Winston Link Museum on Shenandoah Avenue NE, Roanoke, VA

The mission of the History Museum of Western Virginia is to serve as a repository of western Virginia's history by collecting, preserving, and exhibiting materials related to that history; to educate, entertain, and enlighten individuals, families and institutions about the western Virginia.

Donor Spotlight: Jo & Co Jewelers
10/24/2026

Donor Spotlight: Jo & Co Jewelers

⏰ The ticket deadline for History is Served is almost here!Saturday, October 24, is the last day to purchase tickets for...
10/24/2026

⏰ The ticket deadline for History is Served is almost here!

Saturday, October 24, is the last day to purchase tickets for our annual fundraiser on Thursday, October 29, at Hotel Roanoke. Enjoy dinner, a special presentation by Gabe Neville, and exciting silent and live auctions, all supporting the Historical Society of Western Virginia.

🎟️ Get your tickets by the end of the day Saturday! We hope you’ll join us for this special evening.

Thank you so much!!!
10/22/2026

Thank you so much!!!

Donor Spotlight: American Shakespeare Center
10/20/2026

Donor Spotlight: American Shakespeare Center

Visit the Roanoke History Museum to discover additional interesting moments from Roanoke's past - or explore our digital...
10/20/2026

Visit the Roanoke History Museum to discover additional interesting moments from Roanoke's past - or explore our digital collections at https://hswv.pastperfectonline.com/

Image of the WeekThis image was taken around 1974 during the construction of the First National Exchange Bank building o...
10/20/2026

Image of the Week
This image was taken around 1974 during the construction of the First National Exchange Bank building on the corner of Jefferson and Kirk.

See this photograph and more in our digital collections - https://hswv.pastperfectonline.com/

Thank you History is Served donors!
10/16/2026

Thank you History is Served donors!

History is Served Donor Spotlight: Two & A Half Sisters
10/14/2026

History is Served Donor Spotlight: Two & A Half Sisters

Thank you!!!
10/13/2026

Thank you!!!

Image of the WeekThe Academy of Music was located at 410-414 Salem Avenue S.W. (betweeen 4th and 5th Streets) in Roanoke...
10/12/2026

Image of the Week
The Academy of Music was located at 410-414 Salem Avenue S.W. (betweeen 4th and 5th Streets) in Roanoke, Virginia. This photograph was taken between 1930 and 1945. The Academy of Music opened October 7, 1892, and was one of the most ornate structures in Roanoke. However, through the years the building fell into neglect, and it was demolished in 1953 to the regret of many.

See this photograph and more in our digital collections - https://hswv.pastperfectonline.com/

Address

101 Shenandoah Avenue NE
Roanoke, VA
24016

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10am - 4:30pm
Friday 10am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(540) 982-5465

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