O. Winston Link Museum, Roanoke

Name: O. Winston Link Museum
Address: 101 Shenandoah Ave, Roanoke, 24016, United States
Telephone: +1 540-982-5465

#5 among attractions in Roanoke

Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum, Art gallery

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Facts and practical information

The O. Winston Link Museum is a museum dedicated to the photography of O. Winston Link, the twentieth century railroad photographer widely considered the master of the juxtaposition between steam railroading and rural culture. He is most noted for his 1950's photographs of steam locomotives taken at night, lit by numerous flashbulbs. He carefully planned the lighting and the staging of these photos, placing human subjects in many. ()

Coordinates: 37°16'25"N, 79°56'17"W

Address

101 Shenandoah AveGainsboroRoanoke 24016 United States

Contact

+1 540-982-5465

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Day trips

O. Winston Link Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Berglund Center, Taubman Museum of Art, Science Museum of Western Virginia, St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church.

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37°16'17"N • 79°56'23"W
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5 min walk • Museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is O. Winston Link Museum open?

O. Winston Link Museum is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to O. Winston Link Museum?

Nearby attractions include Taubman Museum of Art, Roanoke (2 min walk), Roanoke City Market Historic District, Roanoke (3 min walk), Science Museum of Western Virginia, Roanoke (3 min walk), Downtown Roanoke, Roanoke (4 min walk).

How to get to O. Winston Link Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to O. Winston Link Museum:

Train

Roanoke (5 min walk)

Bus

Cambell Court Bus Station (6 min walk)