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3900 Rutrough Rd
Roanoke, Virginia, 24014
(540)-427-1800 or
1-800-842-9163
http://www.explorepark.org
Open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. Last admission is at 4:30 p.m. The building closes at 5:00 p.m. The Museum is closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Cost: $5 for adults; $4 for Senior Citizens (62 and older) and youth (12 to 18); $3 for children 3 to 11; children 2 and under are free. Members of the museum and individual members of the American Association of Museums are admitted at no charge for regular admissions.

Streaming down the Great Wagon Road from Philadelphia, settlers from all walks of life began migrating to western Virginia in the early 18th century. Virginia’s Explore Park features an authentic glimpse of the life of the Native Americans who lived in the area when the settlers began arriving, a fortified homestead typical of those commonly found on western Virginia’s frontier in the 18th century and a 19th century farm, complete with farm animals, a one-room school, blacksmith shop, and a working grist mill. You can also enjoy lunch at the Brugh Tavern, learn more about the Blue Ridge Parkway at the Visitor Center and explore Virginia’s most expansive river culture interpretive site while you visit Virginia’s Explore Park.

Directions:
From south of Martinsville and the intersection of US-58 and US-220 go north approximately 4.4 miles on US-58 Business which becomes US-220 Business. Museum is on left on corner of Douglas Ave.

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