Our Response to COVID-19
While our doors temporarily closed on March 14, 2020 for six months, we continued our mission of inspiring growth in all children by engaging families in learning through play! Here’s what we were up to:
Book Distributions
Through the Children’s Museum Book Bank we donated over 13,000 books (and counting!) through meal distribution programs in Chesterfield County and the City of Richmond as well as through additional community partners.
Play Kits
We continued to partner with Sacred Heart Center & ExCELL to provide play kits for their families including STEM and The Basics themed resources in both English and Spanish.
Play Ahead Blog
Our Education & Marketing Teams have came together to provide content to keep families learning through play while they stay safe at home! The blog features art projects and activities like making an obstacle course at home! There are also plenty of resources for parents and caregivers on topics such as “Stress,” and “What Children Need.” New content is added regularly so keep checking back for more!
Behind the Scenes Maintenance
While we were very sad to be closed, we chose to see it as an opportunity to take care of some exhibit maintenance and make adjustments.
WE NEED YOU NOW.
Now that the Children’s Museum’s doors are open, we are working hard to continue to provide virtual and in-person learning opportunities for children and families, distribute books through our local school systems, and continue our partnerships for family engagement.
As a nonprofit organization, and the first cultural organization most children visit, we are grateful for our community’s support to make our work possible. We need you now more than ever. Your support ensures that bright future of the Children’s Museum and children in our community!
Other Ways You Can Help
- Share our Facebook and Instagram Posts
- Tag us on Social Media and tell us what the Children’s Museum means to you using #MagicMuseumMoments
- Join us for our 40th Birthday Celebration to raise much needed funds for the Museum
- Select Children’s Museum of Richmond as your preferred charity with AmazonSmile
- Donate new and like-new children’s books for the Book Bank