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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.
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2 events,
Bilingual Storytime – Downtown
Bilingual Storytime – Downtown
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.
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.
1 event,
Bilingual Storytime – Chesterfield
Bilingual Storytime – Chesterfield
Join us for a bilingual story time! We’ll sing, dance, read and learn Spanish. This event is free with Museum admission.
2 events,
Chinese New Year Celebration – Chesterfield
Chinese New Year Celebration – Chesterfield
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.
Chinese New Year Celebration – Downtown
Chinese New Year Celebration – Downtown
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.
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4 events,
Harriet Tubman Performance – Chesterfield
Harriet Tubman Performance – Chesterfield
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.
Seymour’s Living Lab – Downtown
Seymour’s Living Lab – Downtown
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…
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.
Harriet Tubman Performance – Downtown
Harriet Tubman Performance – Downtown
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.
4 events,
Seymour’s Living Lab – Downtown
Seymour’s Living Lab – Downtown
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…
“Feelings Forest” Art Activity – Chesterfield
“Feelings Forest” Art Activity – Chesterfield
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…
“Feelings Forest” Art Activity – Downtown
“Feelings Forest” Art Activity – Downtown
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…
Seymour’s Living Lab – Downtown
Seymour’s Living Lab – Downtown
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…
2 events,
Seymour’s Living Lab – Downtown
Seymour’s Living Lab – Downtown
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…
Bilingual Storytime – Downtown
Bilingual Storytime – Downtown
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.
5 events,
Seymour’s Living Lab – Downtown
Seymour’s Living Lab – Downtown
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…
Celebrating Black Weaving Artists – Chesterfield
Celebrating Black Weaving Artists – Chesterfield
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…
Celebrating Black Weaving Artists – Downtown
Celebrating Black Weaving Artists – Downtown
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…
Seymour’s Living Lab – Downtown
Seymour’s Living Lab – Downtown
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…
CultureFest Friday – Downtown
CultureFest Friday – Downtown
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…
3 events,
Chinese New Year Dragon Masks – Downtown
Chinese New Year Dragon Masks – Downtown
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…
Chinese New Year Dragon Masks – Chesterfield
Chinese New Year Dragon Masks – Chesterfield
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…
Seymour’s Living Lab – Downtown
Seymour’s Living Lab – Downtown
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…
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Imaginative Play with Faith Rocks – Downtown
Imaginative Play with Faith Rocks – Downtown
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.
Seymour’s Living Lab – Downtown
Seymour’s Living Lab – Downtown
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…
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…
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Valentine’s Lovebug Cardmaking – Downtown
Valentine’s Lovebug Cardmaking – Downtown
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…
Valentine’s Lovebug Cardmaking – Chesterfield
Valentine’s Lovebug Cardmaking – Chesterfield
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…
Seymour’s Living Lab – Downtown
Seymour’s Living Lab – Downtown
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…
Seymour’s Living Lab – Downtown
Seymour’s Living Lab – Downtown
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…
3 events,
Seymour’s Living Lab – Downtown
Seymour’s Living Lab – Downtown
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…
Bilingual Storytime – Downtown
Bilingual Storytime – Downtown
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.
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.
4 events,
Seymour’s Living Lab – Downtown
Seymour’s Living Lab – Downtown
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…
Seymour’s Living Lab – Downtown
Seymour’s Living Lab – Downtown
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…
Friday Story & Craft – Downtown
Friday Story & Craft – Downtown
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…
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,
Seymour’s Living Lab – Downtown
Seymour’s Living Lab – Downtown
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…
0 events,
2 events,
Seymour’s Living Lab – Downtown
Seymour’s Living Lab – Downtown
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…
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.
4 events,
Seymour’s Living Lab – Downtown
Seymour’s Living Lab – Downtown
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…
Build Your Own Shadow Puppets – Chesterfield
Build Your Own Shadow Puppets – Chesterfield
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!
Seymour’s Living Lab – Downtown
Seymour’s Living Lab – Downtown
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…
Build Your Own Shadow Puppets – Downtown
Build Your Own Shadow Puppets – Downtown
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!
2 events,
Seymour’s Living Lab – Downtown
Seymour’s Living Lab – Downtown
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…
Bilingual Storytime – Downtown
Bilingual Storytime – Downtown
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.
3 events,
Seymour’s Living Lab – Downtown
Seymour’s Living Lab – Downtown
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…
Bilingual Storytime – Chesterfield
Bilingual Storytime – Chesterfield
Join us for a bilingual story time! We’ll sing, dance, read and learn Spanish. This event is free with Museum admission.
Seymour’s Living Lab – Downtown
Seymour’s Living Lab – Downtown
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…
1 event,
Seymour’s Living Lab – Downtown
Seymour’s Living Lab – Downtown
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…
0 events,
2 events,
Seymour’s Living Lab – Downtown
Seymour’s Living Lab – Downtown
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…
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.
4 events,
Seymour’s Living Lab – Downtown
Seymour’s Living Lab – Downtown
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…
Alma Thomas Painting – Chesterfield
Alma Thomas Painting – Chesterfield
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…
Alma Thomas Painting – Downtown
Alma Thomas Painting – Downtown
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…
Seymour’s Living Lab – Downtown
Seymour’s Living Lab – Downtown
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…
2 events,
Seymour’s Living Lab – Downtown
Seymour’s Living Lab – Downtown
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…
Bilingual Storytime – Downtown
Bilingual Storytime – Downtown
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.
5 events,
Seymour’s Living Lab – Downtown
Seymour’s Living Lab – Downtown
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…
Dr. Seuss Story Time – Chesterfield
Dr. Seuss Story Time – Chesterfield
Join us as we celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss with a special story time and guest readers.
Dr. Seuss Story Time – Downtown
Dr. Seuss Story Time – Downtown
Join us as we celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss with a special story time and guest readers.
Seymour’s Living Lab – Downtown
Seymour’s Living Lab – Downtown
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…
CultureFest Friday – Downtown
CultureFest Friday – Downtown
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…
2 events,
Seymour’s Living Lab – Downtown
Seymour’s Living Lab – Downtown
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…
Passion Academy Dance Performance – Downtown
Passion Academy Dance Performance – Downtown
Join us for a dance demonstration by our friends from Passion Dance Academy and watch these kids light up the stage.
