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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…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Van Gogh Fingerpainting – Chesterfield
Van Gogh Fingerpainting – Chesterfield
The Museum’s theme for March is Fine Arts. Join us in our art studios today to learn about Vincent Van Gogh’s most famous paintings and make your own fingerpainted version of Starry Night or Sunflowers to take home. This event is great for all ages! This event is free with Museum admission.
Meet the Artist: William Tatum – Downtown
Meet the Artist: William Tatum – Downtown
William Tatum is the Children's Museum of Richmond's 2024 Creative in Residence! He is an illustrator, printmaker, and bookmaker. He currently interns with Studio Two Three and next year will be a teaching artist at Art 180. Over the next few months, William will be offering museum guests art workshops and demonstrations in both locations.
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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.
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration – Downtown
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration – Downtown
Join Greater Richmond Wolf Trap Teaching Artist Allisen Learnard for a St. Patrick’s Day workshop! Get ready to dance and sing with your little ones as we celebrate the holiday.
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Planting a Garden with Shalom Farms – Chesterfield
Planting a Garden with Shalom Farms – Chesterfield
Shalom Farms will have a table with several fruits and veggies for kids to taste. They'll discuss what we like and why, and how colors and texture can reveal things about the nutrition in our food. After tasting, participants will be able to plant the seeds of their favorites in a miniature "community garden" plot.…
Meet the Artist: William Tatum – Chesterfield
Meet the Artist: William Tatum – Chesterfield
William Tatum is the Children's Museum of Richmond's 2024 Creative in Residence! He is an illustrator, printmaker, and bookmaker. He currently interns with Studio Two Three and next year will be a teaching artist at Art 180. Over the next few months, William will be offering museum guests art workshops and demonstrations in both locations.
Friday Story & Craft – Downtown
Friday Story & Craft – Downtown
Join us for storytime in the Downtown Art Studio followed by a related art activity on Friday. We will be reading about Hot Air Balloons to help support school readiness and set young imaginations soaring, then making a hot air balloon craft! This event is ideal for ages 2-5 yrs. This event is free with…
Planting a Garden with Shalom Farms – Downtown
Planting a Garden with Shalom Farms – Downtown
Shalom Farms will have a table with several fruits and veggies for kids to taste. They'll discuss what we like and why, and how colors and texture can reveal things about the nutrition in our food. After tasting, participants will be able to plant the seeds of their favorites in a miniature "community garden" plot.…
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Howardena Pindell Collage – Chesterfield
Howardena Pindell Collage – Chesterfield
The Museum’s theme for March is Fine Arts and March is Women’s History Month! Join us in our art studios to celebrate Howardena Pindell by learning about her paintings and making our own collage art inspired by the colors and shapes she used. This event is ideal for ages 2-8+ yrs. This event is free…
Howardena Pindell Collage – Downtown
Howardena Pindell Collage – Downtown
The Museum’s theme for March is Fine Arts and March is Women’s History Month! Join us in our art studios to celebrate Howardena Pindell by learning about her paintings and making our own collage art inspired by the colors and shapes she used. This event is ideal for ages 2-8+ yrs. This event is free…
Sensory Friendly Night – Downtown
Sensory Friendly Night – Downtown
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…
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Joan Miro’s Shapes with Tape – Downtown
Joan Miro’s Shapes with Tape – Downtown
The Museum’s theme for March is Fine Arts. Join us in our art studios today to be inspired by Joan Miro’s paintings full of shapes and make your own artwork using colorful tape and markers! This event is great for all ages! This event is free with Museum admission.
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DOWNTOWN CLOSED
Our Downtown Museum will be closed in preparation of our Pretend Again gala. Our Chesterfield Museum will operate under normal hours.
Joan Miro’s Shapes with Tape – Chesterfield
Joan Miro’s Shapes with Tape – Chesterfield
The Museum’s theme for March is Fine Arts. Join us in our art studios today to be inspired by Joan Miro’s paintings full of shapes and make your own artwork using colorful tape and markers! This event is great for all ages! This event is free with Museum admission.
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Storytellers Festival Day 1 – Downtown
Storytellers Festival Day 1 – Downtown
Come hear some of the best Storytellers in Virginia as they share tales of adventure, learning, and fun. Schedule: Tuesday, March 26, 10:30 a.m., 2:15 p.m., and 3:30 pm: Nancy Wanzong (Weaver Tales) Program: Nancy will be telling 3 sets of stories: ONCE UPON TIME, ANIMAL ANTICS, GOING BUGGY. Her programs feature puppets and participation: acting…
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Storytellers Festival Day 2 – Downtown
Storytellers Festival Day 2 – Downtown
Come hear some of the best Storytellers in Virginia as they share tales of adventure, learning, and fun. Schedule: Tuesday, March 26, 10:30 a.m., 2:15 p.m., and 3:30 pm: Nancy Wanzong (Weaver Tales) Program: Nancy will be telling 3 sets of stories: ONCE UPON TIME, ANIMAL ANTICS, GOING BUGGY. Her programs feature puppets and participation: acting…
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Storytellers Festival Day 3 – Downtown
Storytellers Festival Day 3 – Downtown
Come hear some of the best Storytellers in Virginia as they share tales of adventure, learning, and fun. Schedule: Tuesday, March 26, 10:30 a.m., 2:15 p.m., and 3:30 pm: Nancy Wanzong (Weaver Tales) Program: Nancy will be telling 3 sets of stories: ONCE UPON TIME, ANIMAL ANTICS, GOING BUGGY. Her programs feature puppets and participation: acting…
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Henri Matisse’s Paper Shapes – Chesterfield
Henri Matisse’s Paper Shapes – Chesterfield
The Museum’s theme for March is Fine Arts. Join us in our art studios today to learn about Henri Matisse’s paper cutouts and make a cut-and-paste collage inspired by his art. This event is ideal for ages 4-8+ yrs. This event is free with Museum admission.
Storytellers Festival Day 4 – Downtown
Storytellers Festival Day 4 – Downtown
Come hear some of the best Storytellers in Virginia as they share tales of adventure, learning, and fun. Schedule: Tuesday, March 26, 10:30 a.m., 2:15 p.m., and 3:30 pm: Nancy Wanzong (Weaver Tales) Program: Nancy will be telling 3 sets of stories: ONCE UPON TIME, ANIMAL ANTICS, GOING BUGGY. Her programs feature puppets and participation: acting…
