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VCU psychology students, under the guidance of Dr. Marcia Winter, conduct research demonstrations on the museum floor, sharing insights from studies done through the National Living Lab network. Later in the semester, students will also conduct a live research study on children’s pre-writing skills with families who provide consent, coordinated by Dr. Virginia Chu from VCU’s Department of Occupational… |
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SILLY MAD SCIENCE WITH CREEPY EXPERIMENTS! Do you like spooky, slimy fun!? Join our zany scientist for awesome chemical reactions, music, dancing and craziness! Tuesday, 10/28 from 10:30 to 11am at The Playhouse. No pre-registration required. Free with museum admission. 
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. 
*Special Make and Play for Art-ober* Pumpkin Pounding activity Join us for for a special Make and Play for Art-ober! We will be pounding on pumpkins using mallets, golf tees, and embellishing with rubber bands in a safe and controlled environment. This sensory activity combines play with building skills such as fine motor and hand-eye… 
Join us each week for Make and Play Co-Labs in the Art Studio at Chesterfield from 3:15 to 4:15pm! Focused on school readiness skills, this weekly series of collaborative art-making sessions playfully explores art processes and encourages learning through artistic play. This event is ideal for ages 3-8+ Free with museum admission. |
3 events,
Join us every Wednesday from 10:15am to 11:00am in September for a toddler and caregiver program wonder-FULL of strategies to incorporate nursery rhymes and sensory experiences into every-day life. This program is sure to and engage and support both caregiver AND child! Free with admission There must be at least one adult in the room… 
Come join us in exploring materials through guided process art activities! Wednesdays | 11:00am - 1:00pm Fridays | 11:30am - 1:30pm |
3 events,
*Special Make and Play for Art-ober* Pumpkin Pounding activity Join us for for a special Make and Play for Art-ober! We will be pounding on pumpkins using mallets, golf tees, and embellishing with rubber bands in a safe and controlled environment. This sensory activity combines play with building skills such as fine motor and hand-eye…
Join us each week for Make and Play Co-Labs in the Art Studio at Downtown from 3:15 to 4:15pm! Focused on school readiness skills, this weekly series of collaborative art-making sessions playfully explores art processes and encourages learning through artistic play. This event is ideal for ages 3-8+ Free with museum admission. |
3 events,
Please join us for a playful dance every Friday on the Downtown Museum floor! Timing will vary — please check the Seymour cut-out at the front desk for the time. This activity supports the following school readiness skills: Gross motor Beginning counting Following directions Emotional regulation Free with museum admission.
Come join us in exploring materials through guided process art activities! Wednesdays | 11:00am - 1:00pm Fridays | 11:30am - 1:30pm |
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November fun has arrived! Create your own festive turkey tail costume and show off your best turkey dance moves! Come join us to welcome the season on Tuesday, November 4 from 9:30am - 1:00pm at the Art Studio in CMoR Downtown!
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Did you know parrots evolved from dinosaurs like our very own STAN the T-Rex? Did you also know that parrots have a lot to (loudly) say, just like our politicians? Well first, go vote, then come join SEYMOUR SPARKS as we present PARROTS by Earthquest, Inc. on election day Nov. 4th from 10:30 to 11:30. All… 
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…
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.
Join us each week for Make and Play Co-Labs in the Art Studio at Chesterfield from 3:15 to 4:15pm! Focused on school readiness skills, this weekly series of collaborative art-making sessions playfully explores art processes and encourages learning through artistic play. This event is ideal for ages 3-8+ Free with museum admission. |
3 events,
Join us every Wednesday from 10:15am to 11:00am in September for a toddler and caregiver program wonder-FULL of strategies to incorporate nursery rhymes and sensory experiences into every-day life. This program is sure to and engage and support both caregiver AND child! Free with admission There must be at least one adult in the room…
Come join us in exploring materials through guided process art activities! Wednesdays | 11:00am - 1:00pm Fridays | 11:30am - 1:30pm |
2 events,
Join us each week for Make and Play Co-Labs in the Art Studio at Downtown from 3:15 to 4:15pm! Focused on school readiness skills, this weekly series of collaborative art-making sessions playfully explores art processes and encourages learning through artistic play. This event is ideal for ages 3-8+ Free with museum admission. |
5 events,
Please join us for a playful dance every Friday on the Downtown Museum floor! Timing will vary — please check the Seymour cut-out at the front desk for the time. This activity supports the following school readiness skills: Gross motor Beginning counting Following directions Emotional regulation Free with museum admission.
Come join us in exploring materials through guided process art activities! Wednesdays | 11:00am - 1:00pm Fridays | 11:30am - 1:30pm 
Join us monthly at the Chesterfield Art Studio for this open session of individual art making. This session will be held on the First Friday of each month and provides children and care-givers time, space, and materials to explore and experiment with water-based paint. This series of events is ideal for ages 3 - 8+… 
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 the Filipino culture! Experience the captivating performance of Sayaw Diversity, then stay for an engaging interactive session! It’s a fun and educational way to explore a different culture. Who’s It For?… |
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Thanksgiving COUNTdown! Are we ready for our friends and family to join us for a feast? Let's count the ingredients to stuff our turkeys. What about dessert? Are there enough…
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…
Join us each week for Make and Play Co-Labs in the Art Studio at Chesterfield from 3:15 to 4:15pm! Focused on school readiness skills, this weekly series of collaborative art-making… 
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. Baby… |
3 events,
Join us every Wednesday from 10:15am to 11:00am in September for a toddler and caregiver program wonder-FULL of strategies to incorporate nursery rhymes and sensory experiences into every-day life. This…
Come join us in exploring materials through guided process art activities! Wednesdays | 11:00am - 1:00pm Fridays | 11:30am - 1:30pm |
2 events,
Join us each week for Make and Play Co-Labs in the Art Studio at Downtown from 3:15 to 4:15pm! Focused on school readiness skills, this weekly series of collaborative art-making… |
4 events,
Please join us for a playful dance every Friday on the Downtown Museum floor! Timing will vary — please check the Seymour cut-out at the front desk for the time. This activity supports the following school readiness skills: Gross motor Beginning counting Following directions Emotional regulation Free with museum admission.
Come join us in exploring materials through guided process art activities! Wednesdays | 11:00am - 1:00pm Fridays | 11:30am - 1:30pm 
Join us on the second Friday of each month at 2:15 p.m to 2:45pm at CMoR Downtown in front of the carousel for free pop-up ballet classes for Downtown Museum guests provided by Bella Ballerina. No registration is required. Free with museum admission. |
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The Richmond Marathon will take place on Saturday, November 15th and close many surrounding streets that morning. The Downtown museum will be opening on a delay at 1:00pm. Chesterfield is on a normal schedule. For more information on road closures see the link below: https://www.richmondmarathon.org/race-weekend/travel/traffic-pattern-changes/ |
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Join us every Tuesday from 10:30 – 11:00am at CMoR Downtown for a fun, hands-on surprise activity! Each week, children will engage in playful interactive experiences designed to build skills, confidence and a love of discovery. Every session is a new opportunity to explore, create and play together! No pre-registration required. Free with museum admission.
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.
Join us each week for Make and Play Co-Labs in the Art Studio at Chesterfield from 3:15 to 4:15pm! Focused on school readiness skills, this weekly series of collaborative art-making sessions playfully explores art processes and encourages learning through artistic play. This event is ideal for ages 3-8+ Free with museum admission. |
3 events,
Join us every Wednesday from 10:15am to 11:00am in September for a toddler and caregiver program wonder-FULL of strategies to incorporate nursery rhymes and sensory experiences into every-day life. This program is sure to and engage and support both caregiver AND child! Free with admission There must be at least one adult in the room…
Come join us in exploring materials through guided process art activities! Wednesdays | 11:00am - 1:00pm Fridays | 11:30am - 1:30pm |
3 events,
Join us each week for Make and Play Co-Labs in the Art Studio at Downtown from 3:15 to 4:15pm! Focused on school readiness skills, this weekly series of collaborative art-making sessions playfully explores art processes and encourages learning through artistic play. This event is ideal for ages 3-8+ Free with museum admission. 
Join us on the third Thursday of each month at 3:30 pm at CMoR Chesterfield a pop-up ballet class provided by Bella Ballerina! No registration is required. Free with museum admission. |
5 events,
Please join us for a playful dance every Friday on the Downtown Museum floor! Timing will vary — please check the Seymour cut-out at the front desk for the time. This activity supports the following school readiness skills: Gross motor Beginning counting Following directions Emotional regulation Free with museum admission.
Come join us in exploring materials through guided process art activities! Wednesdays | 11:00am - 1:00pm Fridays | 11:30am - 1:30pm 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 . Watch a special performance and stay for an interactive session! It’s a fun and educational way to explore a different culture. Who’s it for Ideal for families and children… 
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 Downtown A cool down room will be available… |
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Join us every Tuesday from 10:30 – 11:00am at CMoR Downtown for a fun, hands-on surprise activity! Each week, children will engage in playful interactive experiences designed to build skills, confidence and a love of discovery. Every session is a new opportunity to explore, create and play together! No pre-registration required. Free with museum admission.
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.
Join us each week for Make and Play Co-Labs in the Art Studio at Chesterfield from 3:15 to 4:15pm! Focused on school readiness skills, this weekly series of collaborative art-making sessions playfully explores art processes and encourages learning through artistic play. This event is ideal for ages 3-8+ Free with museum admission. |
3 events,
Join us every Wednesday from 10:15am to 11:00am in September for a toddler and caregiver program wonder-FULL of strategies to incorporate nursery rhymes and sensory experiences into every-day life. This program is sure to and engage and support both caregiver AND child! Free with admission There must be at least one adult in the room…
Come join us in exploring materials through guided process art activities! Wednesdays | 11:00am - 1:00pm Fridays | 11:30am - 1:30pm |
2 events,
The Children's Museum of Richmond's Downtown and Chesterfield locations are closed on Thanksgiving Day. |
3 events,
Please join us for a playful dance every Friday on the Downtown Museum floor! Timing will vary — please check the Seymour cut-out at the front desk for the time. This activity supports the following school readiness skills: Gross motor Beginning counting Following directions Emotional regulation Free with museum admission.
Come join us in exploring materials through guided process art activities! Wednesdays | 11:00am - 1:00pm Fridays | 11:30am - 1:30pm |
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Join us every Tuesday from 10:30 – 11:00am at CMoR Downtown for a fun, hands-on surprise activity! Each week, children will engage in playful interactive experiences designed to build skills, confidence and a love of discovery. Every session is a new opportunity to explore, create and play together! No pre-registration required. Free with museum admission.
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…
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.
Join us each week for Make and Play Co-Labs in the Art Studio at Chesterfield from 3:15 to 4:15pm! Focused on school readiness skills, this weekly series of collaborative art-making sessions playfully explores art processes and encourages learning through artistic play. This event is ideal for ages 3-8+ Free with museum admission. |
3 events,
Join us every Wednesday from 10:15am to 11:00am in September for a toddler and caregiver program wonder-FULL of strategies to incorporate nursery rhymes and sensory experiences into every-day life. This program is sure to and engage and support both caregiver AND child! Free with admission There must be at least one adult in the room…
Come join us in exploring materials through guided process art activities! Wednesdays | 11:00am - 1:00pm Fridays | 11:30am - 1:30pm |
2 events,
Join us each week for Make and Play Co-Labs in the Art Studio at Downtown from 3:15 to 4:15pm! Focused on school readiness skills, this weekly series of collaborative art-making sessions playfully explores art processes and encourages learning through artistic play. This event is ideal for ages 3-8+ Free with museum admission. |
5 events,
Please join us for a playful dance every Friday on the Downtown Museum floor! Timing will vary — please check the Seymour cut-out at the front desk for the time. This activity supports the following school readiness skills: Gross motor Beginning counting Following directions Emotional regulation Free with museum admission.
Come join us in exploring materials through guided process art activities! Wednesdays | 11:00am - 1:00pm Fridays | 11:30am - 1:30pm
Join us monthly at the Chesterfield Art Studio for this open session of individual art making. This session will be held on the First Friday of each month and provides children and care-givers time, space, and materials to explore and experiment with water-based paint. This series of events is ideal for ages 3 - 8+… 
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 Asian culture! Experience the captivating sounds of the Freedom Band, showcasing traditional and modern tunes, then stay for an engaging interactive session! It’s a fun and educational way to explore a… |
2 events,
The Children's Museum of Richmond Downtown location will be opening at 2pm due to the Christmas Parade. CMoR Chesterfield will operate under normal hours. |
