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Kids explore movement and play. Boy slides, while mother and baby watch. Indoor play area with farm mural.

Explore Through Movement and Play

June 9, 2025

Why? Science shows that 80% of brain growth happens by the age of three! Beginning from birth, young brains develop like little muscles, getting bigger and stronger the more you and…

African American mother and child crafting with colorful beads. ChildSavers programs support families.

From our friends at ChildSavers

June 7, 2025

Caregiver supports and easy craft projects from ChildSavers

2025 Snow Ambassador Mayla Lemu holding a check for $1,000 at the Children's Museum of Richmond, with a carousel in the background.

Meet Our 2025 Snow Ambassador

March 28, 2025

Each year, the Children’s Museum of Richmond awards a $1,000 college scholarship to a local high school junior who exemplifies what it means to be a Snow Ambassador—someone who leads…

2024 Black Friday Sale! $15 off memberships (code BFR24), 20% off gala tickets. Offers valid Nov 29-Dec 2.

2024 Black Friday Sale

November 27, 2024

CMoR is excited to share two special offers this Black Friday through Cyber Monday! 🏷️ Give the gift of play and use code BFR24 at checkout to receive $15 off…

Kids at hospital and ambulance exhibit. Children dressed up as medical staff, with a defibrillator on display.

Children’s Museum of Richmond receives $47,000 from Sentara Health to support its Hospital and Ambulance exhibits, as well as Legendary Santa program

September 12, 2024

Funding supports collaborative partnership with Sentara Health

Colorful learning space with art supplies. Education insights for signage in schools and workshops.

Signage Sparks Learning: Insights from Our Director of Education

August 6, 2024

Use the signs throughout the museum to help you be the guide for a rich learning through play experience each time you visit CMoR! I invite you to observe how your child interacts with exhibits each time you visit and level up as your child’s abilities grow! -Krista Dawson

Gabrielle Banks, 2024 Volunteer Scholarship winner, holding a check at the Children's Museum of Richmond carousel.

Meet Our 2024 Volunteer Scholarship Winner, Gabrielle Banks!

July 26, 2024

Each year, the Children’s Museum of Richmond offers a college scholarship for a high school junior or senior who has been an outstanding volunteer at the Museum. The scholarship winner must…

Child in a red animal costume with stuffed animals. Mental health for kids concept.

Mental Health for Kids

May 24, 2024

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month and focuses on the importance of fostering emotional and mental wellbeing. As an institution that prioritizes children and early childhood development, it’s important…

2024 Snow Ambassador Nikhita Saravanan holding a check at the Children's Museum of Richmond carousel.

MEET OUR 2024 SNOW AMBASSADOR, NIKHITA SARAVANAN!

March 28, 2024

Each year, the Children’s Museum of Richmond offers a college scholarship for a high school junior who most exemplifies the character of CMoR’s Snow Ambassador. The Snow Ambassador should demonstrate creativity…

Cristo Rey interns check-in. Young students learn from interns presenting museum manners. Group of kids sitting and listening.

Midyear Check-In with Our Cristo Rey Interns

February 9, 2024

It’s hard to believe we’re already a month into the second semester for our Cristo Rey interns! They have been hard at work at CMoR and it’s been so great…