The CMoR Blog

Keep checking back every week for new activities, videos, and resources!

Traditions: Families measure height against pumpkin-themed growth chart. Fall fun.

Traditions

October 14, 2021

Traditions are routines that we make magical and momentous.

Hispanic Heritage Month at CMoR: Cumbia dancers in traditional dresses and a little girl in a princess costume.

Hispanic Heritage Month at CMoR

October 7, 2021

At the Children’s Museum of Richmond, we are happy to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. We are doing different activities that include the representation of various Spanish-speaking countries. But before we go into details, let’s talk a bit about its history.

KABOOM! Playground with slide, stairs, and climbing features for children's outdoor play.

KABOOM! Playground Build

September 24, 2021

Museum created a new state-of-the-art playground in our Downtown location’s backyard from September 20-22, 2021.

Gratitude notes in blue pottery with pen, on a wooden table.

Gratitude

August 12, 2021

One of The Basics Principles and definitely an important one is: MAXIMIZE LOVE, MANAGE STRESS. A great way to model this is by being grateful.

Toy police station scene. Figure shooting another figure in front of police. Let's Spread Peace.

Let’s Spread Peace

August 6, 2021

Modeling compassionate and peaceful behaviors ourselves is how we show our children how to treat themselves and everyone else.

Smiling child peeks out of a cracked dinosaur egg. Paleontologist in the making. Dino basics and ideas.

Dino Basics and Ideas for Your Little Paleontologist

July 30, 2021

Check out these five fun and entertaining Dino Basics to practice as you spend quality time with your children.

Kids playing at a splash pad to stay cool during summer. Children enjoying water fountains in swimwear.

Splash Pads to Stay Cool

July 23, 2021

Your guide to local, free splash pads

Happy Eid gift bags. Blue Eid Mubarak party favor bags with mosque design for Eid al-Adha celebration.

Celebrate Eid Al-Adha

July 16, 2021

Learn about Eid Al-Adha and make a traditional recipe together

Happy child being lifted by mother. Mom and child playing outdoors. Family health and wellness.

Our Body’s Superpower

July 9, 2021

To “Maximize Love,” we definitely need to control stress. Read our blog to learn how to combat stress and maximize love as a caregiver or parent.

American flag waving in the sky. 4th of July celebration.

4th of July Pie

July 2, 2021

Get a quick pie recipe for the 4th and find a fireworks show to watch on Sunday!