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CMoR Closing at 1 PM
The Children's Museum of Richmond's Downtown and Chesterfield locations will close at 1 PM on New Year's Eve.
Noon Year’s Celebration – Downtown and Chesterfield
Noon Year’s Celebration – Downtown and Chesterfield
Join us for a festive Noon Year’s Eve celebration at both our Downtown and Chesterfield locations! We’ll count down the final 10 seconds before "Noon Year," followed by a lively dance party to ring in the new year. Seymour will be at both locations to lead the countdown and keep the dance party going! Before…
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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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 Lebanese and Middle Eastern vibrant traditions. 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…
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Canceled: Seymour Moves! – Downtown
Canceled: 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…
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…
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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Story & Craft – Downtown Art Studio
Story & Craft – Downtown Art Studio
Join us for story-time in the Downtown Art Studio followed by a related art activity on Friday, January 10th! We will set young imaginations soaring with classic and contemporary children’s books, then make an artwork with a variety of fun materials. Time: 3:15 pm-4:15 pm This event is ideal for ages 2-5 yrs. This event…
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Goldfish Swim School Water Safety Program – Downtown
Goldfish Swim School Water Safety Program – Downtown
At Goldfish we have an outstanding W.A.T.E.R. Safety Program that we would LOVE to share with you! We take Goldfish on the road and arrive with everyone's favorite mascot, Bubbles, ready to present our 20-minute safety program in a FUN and engaging way! Students go home with water safety knowledge and a goodie bag full…
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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…
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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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.
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CultureFest with Cultural Encounters – Chesterfield
CultureFest with Cultural Encounters – Chesterfield
Join us for CultureFest, where each month we celebrate a new culture with exciting activities! What to expect Immerse yourself in the Lebanese and Middle Eastern vibrant traditions. 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…
2025 SENSORY-FRIENDLY NIGHTS – Downtown
2025 SENSORY-FRIENDLY NIGHTS – 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 be available…
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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.
Make and Play Co-Labs in the Art Studio – Downtown
Make and Play Co-Labs in the Art Studio – Downtown
Join us each week from 3:15pm - 4:15pm for Make and Play Co-Labs in the Downtown Art Studio! Focused on school readiness skills, this weekly series of collaborative art-making sessions playfully explores art processes and encourages learning through artistic play. In January, we will be creating colorful paper collages together using prepared papers, basic shapes,…
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Make and Play Co-Labs in the Art Studio – Chesterfield
Make and Play Co-Labs in the Art Studio – Chesterfield
Join us each week from 3:15pm - 4:15pm for Make and Play Co-Labs in the Chesterfield Art Studio! Focused on school readiness skills, this weekly series of collaborative art-making sessions playfully explores art processes and encourages learning through artistic play. In January, we will be creating colorful paper collages together using prepared papers, basic shapes,…
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Story time with Richmond Ballet ballerina
Story time with Richmond Ballet ballerina
Join us at the Downtown Playhouse on Saturday, January 25th, from 1:00 to 1:30 PM, for a magical story time! A Richmond Ballet ballerina, from their upcoming production of Cinderella, will bring the story to life in an unforgettable way. Don’t miss this enchanting experience filled with storytelling and a touch of ballet magic! Free with…
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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…
Make and Play Co-Labs in the Art Studio – Downtown
Make and Play Co-Labs in the Art Studio – Downtown
Join us each week from 3:15pm - 4:15pm for Make and Play Co-Labs in the Downtown Art Studio! Focused on school readiness skills, this weekly series of collaborative art-making sessions…
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Make and Play Co-Labs in the Art Studio – Chesterfield
Make and Play Co-Labs in the Art Studio – Chesterfield
Join us each week from 3:15pm - 4:15pm for Make and Play Co-Labs in the Chesterfield Art Studio! Focused on school readiness skills, this weekly series of collaborative art-making sessions…
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Seymour Grooves with Books!
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.
Make & Paint Friday! – Downtown
Make & Paint Friday! – Downtown
Join us monthly at the Downtown Art Studio for this open session of art making, held on the last Friday of each month. This event provides children and care-givers with…
