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Step inside the framework of famous paintings and experience art like never before in “Framed: Step into Art™,” opening at the Children’s Museum of Richmond’s Downtown location on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 and closing on September 13, 2026! Available only at the Downtown location. View the exhibit page to learn more! THANK YOU TO… |
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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. 
Embark on an art adventure and explore the creative process of making! Focused on school readiness skills, this weekly series of art-making sessions playfully explores art processes and encourages learning through artistic play. Free with museum admission! Chesterfield: Every Tuesday from 3:15 - 4:15pm Downtown: Every Thursday from 3:15 - 4:15pm |
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Join us this Wednesday from 10:15am to 11:00am for a toddler and caregiver program wonder-FULL of strategies to incorporate nursery rhymes and sensory experiences into every-day life. This program is sure to and engage and support both caregiver AND child! Free with admission There must be at least one adult in the room at all… |
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Embark on an art adventure and explore the creative process of making! Focused on school readiness skills, this weekly series of art-making sessions playfully explores art processes and encourages learning through artistic play. Free with museum admission! Chesterfield: Every Tuesday from 3:15 - 4:15pm Downtown: Every Thursday from 3:15 - 4:15pm |
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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 Chesterfield Art Studio for this open session of individual art making. This session will be held on the First 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+… 
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 Chinese culture! Experience a performance of traditional Chinese music by Yunxuan Zhu, then stay for an engaging interactive session! It’s a fun and educational way to explore a different culture. Who’s… |
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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…
Embark on an art adventure and explore the creative process of making! Focused on school readiness skills, this weekly series of art-making sessions playfully explores art processes and encourages learning… |
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Join us this Wednesday from 10:15am to 11:00am for a toddler and caregiver program wonder-FULL of strategies to incorporate nursery rhymes and sensory experiences into every-day life. This program is… |
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Embark on an art adventure and explore the creative process of making! Focused on school readiness skills, this weekly series of art-making sessions playfully explores art processes and encourages learning… |
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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 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…
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Celebrate Mardi Gras with Krewe de CMoR on February 13th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at our Chesterfield location! Get creative with hands-on art activities inspired by Mardi Gras! Then, at 4:00pm,…
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Join us for story-time in the Downtown Art Studio followed by a related art activity on Friday! We will set young imaginations soaring with classic and contemporary children’s books, then… |
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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…
Embark on an art adventure and explore the creative process of making! Focused on school readiness skills, this weekly series of art-making sessions playfully explores art processes and encourages learning… |
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Join us this Wednesday from 10:15am to 11:00am for a toddler and caregiver program wonder-FULL of strategies to incorporate nursery rhymes and sensory experiences into every-day life. This program is… |
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Embark on an art adventure and explore the creative process of making! Focused on school readiness skills, this weekly series of art-making sessions playfully explores art processes and encourages learning… 
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… |
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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 Chinese culture! Experience a performance of traditional Chinese music by Yunxuan Zhu, then stay for an engaging interactive session! It’s a fun and educational way to explore a different culture.… 
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… |
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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…
Embark on an art adventure and explore the creative process of making! Focused on school readiness skills, this weekly series of art-making sessions playfully explores art processes and encourages learning… |
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Join us this Wednesday from 10:15am to 11:00am for a toddler and caregiver program wonder-FULL of strategies to incorporate nursery rhymes and sensory experiences into every-day life. This program is… |
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Embark on an art adventure and explore the creative process of making! Focused on school readiness skills, this weekly series of art-making sessions playfully explores art processes and encourages learning… |
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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… |
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In 2004, the Junior League of Richmond established the Junior Book & Author program, a literary event held in various local schools for young adults in grades 4-8. Now reimagined and in partnership with the Children's Museum of Richmond and bbgb books, Junior Book & Author welcomes children between the ages 0-12 who love stories… |
