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Seymour’s Fall Auction
Bid on exclusive CMoR experiences like a Private SplashMoR Playtime, Gift-Shop-Grab, Legendary Santa experiences, and so much more!
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Try It Tuesdays with Resilient Martial Arts – Chesterfield
Try It Tuesdays with Resilient Martial Arts – Chesterfield
Join us on the first Tuesday of each month with Master Ribeiro and take a beginner course in martial arts. Studying martial arts is ideal for young children. It provides them with an outlet for their energy, but it also teaches them about respect, discipline, and other core values that will go with them beyond…
Paper Mache – La Cartonería – Piñata Workshop – Downtown
Paper Mache – La Cartonería – Piñata Workshop – Downtown
Join us Downtown to learn about La Cartonería Mexicana, the colorful and imaginative art from Mexico made with cardboard, paper, and paste (also known as papier-mâché). Come watch how a Piñata is made or get your hands wet and help our artists - smocks will be provided! What to expect Our Art Studios are celebrating…
Tutus & Ties – Downtown
Tutus & Ties – Downtown
Movement and play are good for children’s bodies and brains. In fact, movement can help increase memory, perception, language comprehension, attention, emotional understanding, and decision making! Join us from 2-2:30 pm in the Downtown Playhouse for Tutus and Ties Tuesdays, where we’ll dress up and move, move, move! This event is free with Museum admission.
Tutus & Ties – Downtown
Tutus & Ties – Downtown
Movement and play are good for children’s bodies and brains. In fact, movement can help increase memory, perception, language comprehension, attention, emotional understanding, and decision making! Join us from 2-2:30 pm in the Downtown Playhouse for Tutus and Ties Tuesdays, where we’ll dress up and move, move, move! This event is free with Museum admission.
3 events,
artoberVA’s Pay-What-You-Will – Chesterfield and Downtown
The Children's Museum of Richmond is excited to participate in artoberVA's Pay-What-You-Will series! On Wednesday, October 2, please join us at our Downtown and Chesterfield locations for hands-on play and learning. Visitors will have the option of Pay-What-You-Will general admission. The offer is redeemable in person only. Learn more about artoberVA’s Pay-What-You-Will campaign here!
Seymour’s Little School – Downtown
Seymour’s Little School – Downtown
Join our Family Engagement Manager, Ali, on Wednesdays for Seymour’s Little School, a bilingual school readiness program! From 3:30-5:00 PM at CMoR Downtown, kids aged 3-5 and their caregivers can get ready for Kindergarten.You’ll practice:– School routines like circle time, story time, and movement– Social-emotional skills, such as sharing, playing well with others, listening, taking…
4 events,
Seymour Moves! – Downtown
Seymour Moves! – Downtown
Movement enhances learning and promotes brain growth. Walk The Green with us every Thursday morning from 9:30 – 10:00 a.m. What to expect Improve physical and mental health by exercising with us. Let’s practice gross motor skills by walking, skipping, jumping, and running. Who’s it for Ideal for families and children of all ages. Cost…
Bilingual Storytime (Spanish) – Downtown
Bilingual Storytime (Spanish) – Downtown
Join us for a lively bilingual Storytime where children will sing, dance, read, and learn French in an engaging and interactive environment. What to expect Through stories, songs, and movement, families will be introduced to Spanish language basics in a fun and playful setting. It’s a great way to nurture language skills and cultural appreciation.…
Paper Mache – La Cartonería – Piñata Workshop – Chesterfield
Paper Mache – La Cartonería – Piñata Workshop – Chesterfield
Join us in Chesterfield to learn about La Cartonería Mexicana, the colorful and imaginative art from Mexico made with cardboard, paper, and paste (also known as papier-mâché). Come watch how a Piñata is made or get your hands wet and help our artists - smocks will be provided! What to expect Our Art Studios are…
3 events,
Latin Mob – Downtown
Latin Mob – Downtown
Let’s celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Join us for 15 minutes of impromptu Latin dance every Friday afternoon. Dancing helps communities feel more connected and together, and can expand social and cultural interaction. What to expect Learn some cumbia, salsa, and merengue moves. Be ready to have fun! Who’s it for Ideal for families and children…
CultureFest with Cultural Encounters – Downtown
CultureFest with Cultural Encounters – Downtown
Join us for CultureFest, where each month we celebrate a new culture with exciting activities! What to expect We'll introduce kids to the dynamic art of capoeira Angola showcasing Afro-Brazilian culture. Their show will feature captivating capoeira movements, blending dance and martial arts. After the performance, children will have the chance to learn about traditional…
1 event,
1 event,
4 events,
Seymour Moves! – Downtown
Seymour Moves! – Downtown
Movement enhances learning and promotes brain growth. Walk The Green with us every Tuesday morning from 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. What to expect Improve physical and mental health by exercising with us. Let’s practice gross motor skills by walking, skipping, jumping, and running. Who’s it for Ideal for families and children of all ages. Cost…
Firetruck for Fire Prevention Week – Downtown
Firetruck for Fire Prevention Week – Downtown
What to Expect: Join us at the Children’s Museum of Richmond’s Downtown location during Fire Prevention Week for a special visit from the Richmond City Fire Marshall’s firetruck! Children and families will have the opportunity to explore the firetruck, learn about fire safety, and meet local firefighters. Who’s It For: This event is perfect for children of…
Tutus & Ties – Downtown
Tutus & Ties – Downtown
Movement and play are good for children’s bodies and brains. In fact, movement can help increase memory, perception, language comprehension, attention, emotional understanding, and decision making! Join us from 2-2:30 pm in the Downtown Playhouse for Tutus and Ties Tuesdays, where we’ll dress up and move, move, move! This event is free with Museum admission.
Baby ArtsPlay! – Downtown
Baby ArtsPlay! – Downtown
Baby Artsplay!™ is back at CMoR Classes at CMoR will be “drop-in style!” What does that mean? Simply join us on the 2nd Tuesday of the month @ 3:30PM. NO PRE-REGISTRATION NECESSARY BUT THERE IS A 15-CHILD CLASS CAPACITY! Classes will conclude May 14 with Greater Richmond Wolf Trap teaching artists, LaShaunda Craddock and David…
1 event,
Seymour’s Little School – Downtown
Seymour’s Little School – Downtown
Join our Family Engagement Manager, Ali, on Wednesdays for Seymour’s Little School, a bilingual school readiness program! From 3:30-5:00 PM at CMoR Downtown, kids aged 3-5 and their caregivers can get ready for Kindergarten.You’ll practice:– School routines like circle time, story time, and movement– Social-emotional skills, such as sharing, playing well with others, listening, taking…
4 events,
Bilingual Storytime (Spanish) – Downtown
Bilingual Storytime (Spanish) – Downtown
Join us for a lively bilingual Storytime where children will sing, dance, read, and learn Spanish in an engaging and interactive environment. What to expect Through stories, songs, and movement, families will be introduced to Spanish language basics in a fun and playful setting. It’s a great way to nurture language skills and cultural appreciation.…
Firetruck for Fire Prevention Week – Downtown
Firetruck for Fire Prevention Week – Downtown
What to Expect: Join us at the Children’s Museum of Richmond’s Downtown location during Fire Prevention Week for a special visit from the Richmond City Fire Marshall’s firetruck! Children and families will have the opportunity to explore the firetruck, learn about fire safety, and meet local firefighters. Who’s It For: This event is perfect for children of…
Making Molas with Felt – Chesterfield
Making Molas with Felt – Chesterfield
Join us in Chesterfield to learn how to make colorful animal molas out of soft felt fabrics. What to expect Our Art Studios are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15th - October 15th, and practicing Fine Motor Skills by making Panamanian-style Molas with felt! Who’s it for This event is ideal for ages 4-8+ yrs.…
Pet Connect – Chesterfield
Pet Connect – Chesterfield
Join us in CMoR Chesterfield from 2-3pm for Pet Connect with the Richmond SPCA! Meet Zeke and learn about introductions to new/unknown dogs. Please note: all dogs brought into the museum through this program are kid-tested and very friendly.
4 events,
Firetruck for Fire Prevention Week – Downtown
Firetruck for Fire Prevention Week – Downtown
What to Expect: Join us at the Children’s Museum of Richmond’s Downtown location during Fire Prevention Week for a special visit from the Richmond City Fire Marshall’s firetruck! Children and families will have the opportunity to explore the firetruck, learn about fire safety, and meet local firefighters. Who’s It For: This event is perfect for children of…
Latin Mob – Downtown
Latin Mob – Downtown
Let’s celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Join us for 15 minutes of impromptu Latin dance every Friday afternoon. Dancing helps communities feel more connected and together, and can expand social and cultural interaction. What to expect Learn some cumbia, salsa, and merengue moves. Be ready to have fun! Who’s it for Ideal for families and children…
Making Molas with Felt – Downtown
Making Molas with Felt – Downtown
Join us Downtown to learn how to make colorful animal molas out of soft felt fabrics. What to expect Our Art Studios are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15th - October 15th, and practicing Fine Motor Skills by making Panamanian-style Molas with felt! Who’s it for This event is ideal for ages 4-8+ yrs. Cost…
Youth Community Strings – Downtown
Youth Community Strings – Downtown
The Richmond Symphony's Youth Community Strings program is a free, daily after school program for children who love music! Presented in partnership with The Saint Paul's Baptist Church, our program promotes civic engagement and social change through music making. Designed for young elementary students with no previous musical experience, children are guided from the beginning of…
1 event,
MedRVA Pre-K Vision Screening – Chesterfield
MedRVA Pre-K Vision Screening – Chesterfield
At the Children’s Museum, the Pre-K Vision Program will provide vision screenings in a fun and interactive environment. Trained professionals will use our non-invasive PlusOptix screening device, ensuring that the experience is enjoyable and stress-free for the children. The screening process takes just 7-10 seconds per child, and parents/guardians will receive immediate results, including a…
0 events,
3 events,
Seymour Moves! – Downtown
Seymour Moves! – Downtown
Movement enhances learning and promotes brain growth. Walk The Green with us every Tuesday morning from 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. What to expect Improve physical and mental health by exercising with us. Let’s practice gross motor skills by walking, skipping, jumping, and running. Who’s it for Ideal for families and children of all ages. Cost…
Acting Through Play – Chesterfield
Acting Through Play – Chesterfield
Join us on the third Tuesday of each month at CMoR Chesterfield for Acting Through Play with Faith Rocks Performing Arts Academy! What to expect: Each class begins with play! Shea Edwards starts every class with getting the students comfortable on the stage via movement and song. A series of short form improvisation games and…
Tutus & Ties – Downtown
Tutus & Ties – Downtown
Movement and play are good for children’s bodies and brains. In fact, movement can help increase memory, perception, language comprehension, attention, emotional understanding, and decision making! Join us from 2-2:30 pm in the Downtown Playhouse for Tutus and Ties Tuesdays, where we’ll dress up and move, move, move! This event is free with Museum admission.
1 event,
Seymour’s Little School – Downtown
Seymour’s Little School – Downtown
Join our Family Engagement Manager, Ali, on Wednesdays for Seymour’s Little School, a bilingual school readiness program! From 3:30-5:00 PM at CMoR Downtown, kids aged 3-5 and their caregivers can get ready for Kindergarten.You’ll practice:– School routines like circle time, story time, and movement– Social-emotional skills, such as sharing, playing well with others, listening, taking…
4 events,
Bilingual Storytime (French) – Downtown
Bilingual Storytime (French) – Downtown
Join us on the first and third Thursday of the month for bilingual storytime! We’ll sing, dance, read and learn French. This event is free with Museum admission.
Bilingual Storytime (Spanish) – Chesterfield
Bilingual Storytime (Spanish) – Chesterfield
Join us for a lively bilingual Storytime where children will sing, dance, read, and learn Spanish in an engaging and interactive environment. What to expect Through stories, songs, and movement, families will be introduced to Spanish language basics in a fun and playful setting. It’s a great way to nurture language skills and cultural appreciation.…
Bridge 9 Theater – Downtown
Bridge 9 Theater – Downtown
What to Expect: Get ready for laughs, fun, and creativity! Pumpernickel is an interactive improv comedy show designed just for kids, where no two performances are alike. The talented cast from Bridge 9 Theater creates hilarious scenes, songs, and games on the spot based entirely on audience suggestions. You might even find yourself or your child on…
Bella Ballerina Pop-Up Dance Class – Chesterfield
Bella Ballerina Pop-Up Dance Class – Chesterfield
Join us on the Third Thursday of each month at CMoR Chesterfield for free pop-up ballet classes for Chesterfield Museum guests provided by Bella Ballerina. The class is offered from January to June on the third Thursday of each month. No registration is required. Free with museum admission.
2 events,
Latin Mob – Downtown
Latin Mob – Downtown
Let’s celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Join us for 15 minutes of impromptu Latin dance every Friday afternoon. Dancing helps communities feel more connected and together, and can expand social and cultural interaction. What to expect Learn some cumbia, salsa, and merengue moves. Be ready to have fun! Who’s it for Ideal for families and children…
Sensory Friendly Nights – Chesterfield
Sensory Friendly Nights – Chesterfield
2024 SENSORY-FRIENDLY NIGHTS The Children’s Museum is excited to host a FREE night for families with children with disabilities on the third Friday of each month from 5:00-7:00 pm. Families can register in advance via the link below or can register in-person upon arrival. Please click here to register for Sensory-Friendly Nights Chesterfield. A cool…
1 event,
MedRVA Pre-K Vision Screening – Downtown
MedRVA Pre-K Vision Screening – Downtown
At the Children’s Museum, the Pre-K Vision Program will provide vision screenings in a fun and interactive environment. Trained professionals will use our non-invasive PlusOptix screening device, ensuring that the experience is enjoyable and stress-free for the children. The screening process takes just 7-10 seconds per child, and parents/guardians will receive immediate results, including a…
0 events,
3 events,
Seymour Moves! – Downtown
Seymour Moves! – Downtown
Movement enhances learning and promotes brain growth. Walk The Green with us every Tuesday morning from 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. What to expect Improve physical and mental health by exercising with us. Let’s practice gross motor skills by walking, skipping, jumping, and running. Who’s it for Ideal for families and children of all ages. Cost…
Foam Spiderweb Printmaking – Downtown
Foam Spiderweb Printmaking – Downtown
Join us Downtown to try this seasonal art project. What to expect Our Art Studios are practicing Fine Motor Skills with Printmaking for Kids - We will use a variety of tools to draw spiderwebs on foam, apply paint, and stamp onto paper to try spooky spiderweb printing! Who’s it for This event is ideal…
Tutus & Ties – Downtown
Tutus & Ties – Downtown
Movement and play are good for children’s bodies and brains. In fact, movement can help increase memory, perception, language comprehension, attention, emotional understanding, and decision making! Join us from 2-2:30 pm in the Downtown Playhouse for Tutus and Ties Tuesdays, where we’ll dress up and move, move, move! This event is free with Museum admission.
1 event,
Seymour’s Little School – Downtown
Seymour’s Little School – Downtown
Join our Family Engagement Manager, Ali, on Wednesdays for Seymour’s Little School, a bilingual school readiness program! From 3:30-5:00 PM at CMoR Downtown, kids aged 3-5 and their caregivers can…
3 events,
Jumpstart’s Read for the Record – Chesterfield
Jumpstart’s Read for the Record – Chesterfield
Celebrate Jumpstart’s Read for the Record Day with us on October 24th! Join in for a special storytime featuring Piper Chen Sings, followed by interactive games and a raffle to win your own…
Foam Spiderweb Printmaking – Chesterfield
Foam Spiderweb Printmaking – Chesterfield
Join us in Chesterfield to try this seasonal art project. What to expect Our Art Studios are practicing Fine Motor Skills with Printmaking for Kids - We will use a…
Jumpstart’s Read for the Record – Downtown
Jumpstart’s Read for the Record – Downtown
Celebrate Jumpstart’s Read for the Record Day with us on October 24th! Join in for a special storytime featuring Piper Chen Sings, followed by interactive games and a raffle to win your own…
1 event,
Seymour Grooves! – Downtown
Seymour Grooves! – Downtown
Join us for 15 minutes of impromptu playful dancing every Friday afternoon. Dancing helps families feel more connected and together, and can expand social and cultural interaction. What to expect…
0 events,
0 events,
3 events,
Seymour Moves! – Downtown
Seymour Moves! – Downtown
Movement enhances learning and promotes brain growth. Walk The Green with us every Tuesday morning from 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. What to expect Improve physical and mental health by exercising…
Tutus & Ties – Downtown
Tutus & Ties – Downtown
Movement and play are good for children’s bodies and brains. In fact, movement can help increase memory, perception, language comprehension, attention, emotional understanding, and decision making! Join us from 2-2:30…
Bridge 9 Theater – Chesterfield
Bridge 9 Theater – Chesterfield
What to Expect: Get ready for laughs, fun, and creativity! Pumpernickel is an interactive improv comedy show designed just for kids, where no two performances are alike. The talented cast from Bridge…
1 event,
Seymour’s Little School – Downtown
Seymour’s Little School – Downtown
Join our Family Engagement Manager, Ali, on Wednesdays for Seymour’s Little School, a bilingual school readiness program! From 3:30-5:00 PM at CMoR Downtown, kids aged 3-5 and their caregivers can get ready for Kindergarten.You’ll practice:– School routines like circle time, story time, and movement– Social-emotional skills, such as sharing, playing well with others, listening, taking…
0 events,
2 events,
Seymour Grooves! – Downtown
Seymour Grooves! – Downtown
Join us for 15 minutes of impromptu playful dancing every Friday afternoon. Dancing helps families feel more connected and together, and can expand social and cultural interaction. What to expect Show us your best dancing moves! Who’s it for Ideal for families and children of all ages. Cost Free with Museum admission. Additional information: This…
CultureFest with Cultural Encounters – Downtown
CultureFest with Cultural Encounters – Downtown
Join us for CultureFest, where each month we celebrate a new culture with exciting activities! What to expect Immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions of . Enjoy a themed snack, create a related craft, and watch a special performance. It’s a fun and educational way to explore a different culture. Who’s it for Ideal for…
