O. Winston Link Museum

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We're thrilled to see Roanoke recognized by CNN as one of America's Top 10 Cities to Visit in 2026. It's an honor our community has truly earned.

Whether you're discovering Roanoke for the first time or have called it home for years, we hope you'll take time to explore everything that makes this city so special, from its history and culture to its mountains, neighborhoods, and local attractions.

We're proud to help tell Roanoke's story, and we look forward to welcoming you to the museum.

From Big Lick to ‘Star City’: This Virginia mountain town shines | CNN Outdoor adventure is just one draw in Roanoke, where railroad roots run deep and a burgeoning food scene keeps visitors well-fed and ready to explore.

Summer is heating up, but the museum is staying cool.

Escape the heat and explore two brand-new exhibitions. On the Rails features striking railroad photography from 30 regional and national photographers, capturing everything from steam locomotives to modern rail travel. Kindly Mirrors offers a rare glimpse into everyday life in rural Appalachia through intimate family photographs from the years surrounding World War I.

Spend a cool afternoon discovering fresh perspectives, remarkable stories, and two exhibitions you won't want to miss.

Tomorrow at 3pm, join us for Music for the Museum: A Concert for Collections at Heights Community Church.

Enjoy an afternoon of beautiful music and stories from Roanoke's cultural past while supporting the preservation of our region's history. Tickets are just $10 and available at the door.

We hope to see you there!

Tomorrow is Local Summer Saturday and residents of select localities can enjoy FREE admission to the Roanoke History Museum and O. Winston Link Museum with proof of residence!

Bring the family and explore interactive exhibits, see Summer Artist-in-Residence Bryce Cobbs at work, and don't miss your LAST chance to experience our VA250 exhibitions, Valley of Virginia: Leader in Liberty and Western Virginia Tribal Nations: Preserving Culture, Identity, and Traditions.

History, art, and family fun await. We hope to see you tomorrow!

Just one week until our first Summer Saturday of the season!

On Saturday, June 13, residents of Roanoke City, Roanoke County, Salem, Botetourt County, Bedford County, Craig County, Franklin County, Floyd County, and Montgomery County can enjoy FREE admission to both the Roanoke History Museum and O. Winston Link Museum.

Bring the whole family and explore interactive exhibits, local history, and railroad photography. There is something for visitors of all ages to discover.

This will also be your last chance to see our VA250 exhibitions, Valley of Virginia: Leader in Liberty and Western Virginia Tribal Nations: Preserving Culture, Identity, and Traditions. These exhibitions opened in January 2025 as part of the kickoff of Virginia's 250th commemoration, and they explore the region's role in the revolutionary era as well as the enduring histories and cultures of Western Virginia's Indigenous communities.

As a special bonus, Summer Artist-in-Residence Bryce Cobbs, joined by geospatial analyst David Massey, will be working in the museum on pieces for the upcoming Rooted in Roanoke exhibition, a partnership with the Roanoke Arts Commission and Noel C. Taylor Academy.

Mark your calendars and join us for a day of history, art, and family fun.

Our Summer Saturday Series is sponsored by Spectrum Design.

Only 1 day left to register for Preserving Your Past: Family Photographs.

Join the Museum’s Curator for a hands-on workshop focused on safely preserving your family photographs using professional archival techniques. Participants will receive archival-quality supplies to use during the session and take home afterward.

Registration closes tomorrow so there is enough time to order and prepare the specialty preservation materials included with the workshop.

Space is limited. Register now: https://square.link/u/7fUV3Ooz