History Museum of Western Virginia

Category: Local history museum

Address: 101 Shenandoah Ave NE, Roanoke, VA 24016, USA

Phone: +15409825465

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 10AM–4:30PM

Wednesday: 10AM–4:30PM

Thursday: 10AM–4:30PM

Friday: 10AM–4:30PM

Saturday: 10AM–4:30PM

Reviews

corey glab

Jul 5, 2021

Went to this museum on a airline layover. If you like classic steam trains or photography you will love this museum. The short movie is a must. You will gain a full appreciation for the logistics and planning for Mr. Link’s photos. The museum sells high quality posters of many of O Winston Links iconic photographs at very reasonable prices. Your only disappointment might is that they are sold out of your favorite one.

Lew Nuzzie

Feb 3, 2020

As a Rail-fan and Lionel train collector, this museum has it all. I had always thought the N&W 611 was the classiest and finest steam engine ever built, compared to the SP 4449, the Chessie 614, the NYC J1 Hudson. The photography and settings of a bygone era are all here. Take your time to browse and enjoy the collection.

Mary B Wood

Feb 3, 2020

Beautiful photos of a long gone steam engine era in lovely Roanoke. Winston Link connected the Human Experience to the profound impact of the American railroad by including timeless photos of people who lived, worked and depended on the Norfolk Western railway with his photos of the engines. Powerful.

Robert Fraser

Feb 3, 2020

Interesting man and a great small museum.Take the time to watch the film.

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Questions & Answers

How much is it to visit the museum

Darlene Dalton | Mar 4, 2020
Robert Fraser | Mar 5, 2020

Adults are $6 and and children 3-11 are $5.

Approximately how long does it take to go through the museum

Angelina Carter | Jan 29, 2020
Anderson Stone | Jan 30, 2020

1 to 2 hours depending on how much you do. Movie and exhibits

Do you show a video of O. Winston Link's life? and how often during the day?

james westmoreland | Jan 29, 2019
Alan Ilberman | Jan 30, 2019

They show a video frequently

Is there a cost to enter?

Shawn Milligan | Jan 29, 2019
Jessa Kuxmith | Jan 30, 2019

Currently $6 general admission, per website

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My husband and I found an old wine bottle. It has markings on it that we don't understand. We looked it up. The date is 02-01-60. It comes to african American history CV Everytime. Please get back with us.

Ziva christeen Ryder | Jan 29, 2019
Arnold Smith | Jan 30, 2019

Call the museum 02 01 60 is the date it was bottled

Where may you park when visiting the museum

Paula Tate | Jan 29, 2018
Bill Lewis | Jan 30, 2018

There were spots reserved for the museum right in front when we were there in June.

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Do ya'll except old northfolk southern pictures.

Richard Sellers | Jan 29, 2018
Ashley Fiore | Jan 30, 2018

Please contact the museum. It is not strictly Link photos. This is the home of the Historical Society of Western Virginia as well.

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