The Spring Festival is the most lively and festive day of the year for Chinese people! Everyone is full of joy and laughter... let us celebrate the arrival of the new year together. A celebration of the Chinese New Year with dance and song. See beautiful costumes and the pageantry of the Chinese New Year. Free with museum admission.

Shea Edwards from Faith Rocks Performing Arts joins CMoR in telling the story of Harriet Tubman through a dramatic presentation of her life and times. This promises to be a must-see as we celebrate Black History Month.

The Museum’s theme for February is Emotional Competence, or the ability to recognize and express feelings constructively. We will use different materials to create a mixed media picture of our “Feelings Forest” by ripping paper (Frustration), painting with watercolors (Sadness), and drawing our favorite things (Joy). This event is ideal for ages 3-8+ yrs. This…

February is Black History Month and in our art studios we are celebrating 3 contemporary Black artists: Diedrick Brackens, Karen Hampton, and Zipporah Camille Thompson. We will learn the basic “under & over” motion of weaving with construction paper and look at photographs of their artwork. This event is ideal for ages 3-8+ yrs. This…

Join us every first Friday (January to June 2024) for a monthly cultural celebration for the entire family at the Children's Museum of Richmond. This event is in partnership with Culture Encounters, a local nonprofit organization. Immerse yourself in diverse global cultures through live performances, culinary delights, and arts and crafts. Immersive Performances: Experience the…

Saturday, February 10th, is the Chinese Lunar New Year in the year of the dragon. Millions of people across the world celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year. Join us in our art studios to make your own paper plate dragon mask! This event is ideal for ages 3-8+ yrs. This event is free with Museum…

Explore imaginative play in the Playhouse with Faith Rocks Performing Arts Academy! Use your imagination to create your own story, from fighting dragons to blasting off into outer space.

The Museum’s theme for February is Emotional Competence, or the ability to recognize and express feelings constructively. Come to the art studios on Valentines Day to make silly snail Valentines for the friends and family you love! This event is ideal for ages 3-8+ yrs. This event is free with Museum admission and runs all…

LEARNING COMES ALIVE at the children’s museum in downtown Richmond through the Living Lab. The Living Lab is a community-based learning laboratory designed to highlight the science of child development. In partnership with the National Science Foundation and Virginia Commonwealth University’s Department of Psychology, Living Lab brings college students, live research and developmental demonstrations to…

Join us every Thursday from 10:30-11:00am in the Downtown Playhouse for bilingual storytime! We’ll sing, dance, read and learn Spanish. This event is free with Museum admission.

Join us for story time in the Downtown Art Studio followed by a related art activity on First Friday. We will be reading SNOWBALLS by classic children’s author and illustrator, Lois Elhert, to help support school readiness and set young imaginations soaring. Afterwards, we will use a variety of materials to make our own mixed…

Join us as we build shadow puppets and perform our very own plays! You get to take home the puppets you create to enjoy. This event is free with museum admission but registration is appreciated. Click here to register!

February is Black History Month and in our art studios we are celebrating Alma Thomas, an artist who began to paint after retiring from being a schoolteacher. We will look at photographs of her paintings to discuss the patterns and colors she used, then try making our own Alma Thomas-style painting. This event is ideal…

Join us every Thursday from 10:30-11:00am in the Downtown Playhouse for bilingual storytime! We’ll sing, dance, read and learn Spanish. This event is free with Museum admission.

Join us as we celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss with a special story time and guest readers.

Join us for a dance demonstration by our friends from Passion Dance Academy and watch these kids light up the stage.