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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. 
Come build with us and find out the many benefits of playing with bricks! **Safety Warning: Parental supervision required, not appropriate for children under 5. Free with admission. 
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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Come build with us and find out the many benefits of playing with bricks! **Safety Warning: Parental supervision required, not appropriate for children under 5. Free with admission. |
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Come build with us and find out the many benefits of playing with bricks! **Safety Warning: Parental supervision required, not appropriate for children under 5. Free with admission. |
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Come build with us and find out the many benefits of playing with bricks! **Safety Warning: Parental supervision required, not appropriate for children under 5. Free with admission. 
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… |
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Join us each week from 1:30pm - 2:30pm 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,…
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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Join us each week from 1:30pm - 2:30pm 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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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.
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Join Shalom Farms for “Pollinators and Beneficial Insects” at the Children’s Museum of Richmond. We will explore the work of pollinators and other beneficial bugs and tackle some important questions in order to better understand and support these tiny heroes. Each child will create a seed bomb to take home. Free with museum admission. "Shalom… 
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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Join Shalom Farms for “Pollinators and Beneficial Insects” at the Children’s Museum of Richmond. We will explore the work of pollinators and other beneficial bugs and tackle some important questions in order to better understand and support these tiny heroes. Each child will create a seed bomb to take home. Free with museum admission. "Shalom… |
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At the Children’s Museum, the Pre-K Vision Program will provide vision screenings in a fun and interactive environment. Trained professionals will use our non-invasive PlusOptix screening device, ensuring that the experience is enjoyable and stress-free for the children. The screening process takes just 7-10 seconds per child, and parents/guardians will receive immediate results, including a…
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Join the Children's Museum of Richmond for this school readiness event. Our community partners will provide parents and caregivers with tools to help them prepare their children for school entry. We will also have the yellow school bus, where children and their families can learn about bus safety. When: Saturday, April 12 Time: 10:00am -… |
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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…
Join us each week from 1:30pm - 2:30pm 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,…
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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Join us each week from 1:30pm - 2:30pm 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,…
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. 
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. |
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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. 
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 artistry of Sayaw Diversity! Enjoy a graceful performance showcasing traditional Filipino dance and storytelling, celebrating culture through movement and expression, then stay for an engaging interactive session!… 
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 check-in at the front desk upon arrival. A cool down room will be available and sensory supports provided. We can’t wait to play with you! |
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The Children's Museum of Richmond is closed at both locations on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025. We look forward to seeing you when we reopen at our normal operating hours on Tuesday, April 22, 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. Thank you and see you soon! |
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Join us each week from 1:30pm - 2:30pm 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,…
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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Join us each week from 1:30pm - 2:30pm 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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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. 
Join us monthly at the Downtown Art Studio for this open session of individual art making. This session will be held on the last 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+… |
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At the Children’s Museum, the Pre-K Vision Program will provide vision screenings in a fun and interactive environment. Trained professionals will use our non-invasive PlusOptix screening device, ensuring that the experience is enjoyable and stress-free for the children. The screening process takes just 7-10 seconds per child, and parents/guardians will receive immediate results, including a… |
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I See Me Play in RVA!, is a free event for families on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at Dogwood Dell. This community event will offer tons of opportunities for families to create, grow, build, and read together in interactive ways that embody a culture of belonging. |
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Join us each week from 1:30pm - 2:30pm 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,…
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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Join us each week from 1:30pm - 2:30pm 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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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. |
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