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Blooming perennial daffodils. White petals with yellow centers. Spring flowers in bloom.

Perennials in Bloom…AGAIN!

March 4, 2022

perennial
[pəˈrenēəl]
ADJECTIVE
lasting or existing for a long or apparently infinite time; enduring or continually recurring.

Young girl smiling by a heart-shaped Valentine's Day cake. Valentine's Day memories.

Valentine’s Day Memories

February 9, 2022

The CMoR staff recounts some of their favorite Valentine’s Day memories!

2022 Snow Ambassador Peyton Schwarz holding check at Children's Museum of Richmond.

Meet Our 2022 Snow Ambassador, Peyton Schwarz!

January 21, 2022

The Children’s Museum is so excited to recognize Peyton Schwarz as our 2022 Snow Ambassador and to present her with this check for $1,000 towards higher education costs.

Handmade snowman with stick arms during a snow day. Winter fun.

The Wonders of a Snow Day

January 7, 2022

Recently, we have had a lot of snow! I think snow is the coolest part of our earth’s water cycle (pun intended).

DIY kids' craft: Blue paper plate with a drawn face and colorful fabric scraps. Fun and easy art project for children.

Crafts for Kids

December 7, 2021

Craft ideas for kids and their families, curated by our Cristo Rey Richmond High School student workers.

Hands holding heart-shaped dough. Holiday tradition baking, CMOR staff stories.

Holiday Tradition Stories from the CMOR Staff

December 3, 2021

See what traditions you have in common with our team!

Thanksgiving crafts: Paper plate turkey and popsicle stick turkey with colorful feathers. Fun kids' activity.

Thanksgiving Crafts

November 18, 2021

In celebration of Thanksgiving, our Cristo Rey Richmond High School work study students came up with several fun crafts you and your family can complete together!

Colorful, lit-up houses. Christmas decorations. Cultural displays. Creative national days.

Christmas, Cultures and Creative National Days

November 8, 2021

Learn about resources and new Days you and your family might enjoy adding to your traditions.

Native American Heritage Month crafts: Beaded bracelet and paper strawberry.

Crafts for Native American Heritage Month

November 2, 2021

Learn to make Summer Strawberries and a Flower Bracelet to celebrate Native American Heritage Month (November 2021).

Seymour the dinosaur mascot for Jumpstart's 'Read for the Record' event waving. Carousel in background.

Read for the Record

October 22, 2021

Join Seymour and his friend Ripple the Otter from Richmond Public Library for a Read for the Record event!