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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 6, 2026! Available only at the Downtown location. View the exhibit page to learn more! THANK YOU TO… |
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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 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 10:45am 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… 
Join Reign Dance Project for Stories in Motion! Stories in Motion is a program that mixes literary and dance-based movement to help children learn to connect with stories by moving their bodies! During this 30-minute class, kids will work on skills that develop language, gross and fine motor movements, and practice following one and two…
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Join us for our first-ever Play Date: Happy Hour, an adults-only (21+) evening at the Children's Museum of Richmond! Explore the museum after hours while enjoying curated wine tastings, local craft beer samplings, delicious small bites, and fun activities that include art activities and scavenger hunts. Sip bold reds beneath Stan the T. Rex, savor…
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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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Join us for CultureFest, where each month we celebrate a new culture with exciting activities! What to Expect Immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions and experience a special performance through an… |
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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… 
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. Baby… |
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Join us this Wednesday from 10:15am to 10:45am for a toddler and caregiver program wonder-FULL of strategies to incorporate nursery rhymes and sensory experiences into every-day life. This program is…
Join Reign Dance Project for Stories in Motion! Stories in Motion is a program that mixes literary and dance-based movement to help children learn to connect with stories by moving…
Baby Artsplay!™ is back at CMoR! Classes at CMoR will be “drop-in style!” What does that mean? Simply join us on the 2nd Wednesday of the month @ 4:00PM. Baby… |
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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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Join us as we unveil "Light That Reflects on My Crown," a vibrant new mural by our 2026 Creative-in-Residence, Courtney Lebow! Over the past several months, Courtney has collaborated with children and families at the Chesterfield Museum to transform a large wall into a joyful celebration of swirling colors, crowns, and sparkles. The mural celebrates… |
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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 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 10:45am 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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Join us for CultureFest, where each month we celebrate a new culture with exciting activities! What to Expect Immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions and experience a special performance through an engaging cultural presentation. It’s a fun and educational way to explore a different culture. Who’s It For? Ideal for families and children of all ages. Cost… 
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! Sensory Friendly… |
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Join "Jordian and his Accordian," visiting us from Santa Fe, New Mexico, for participatory songs for kids and families that celebrate New Mexico's language diversity and regional folk music traditions through fun! With accordion, guitar, and harmonica Jordan will share some of his favorite kids songs in Spanish, English, Yiddish, and their combinations, both traditional… |
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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 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 this Wednesday from 10:15am to 10:45am 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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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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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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As a CMoR member perk, the Children’s Museum of Richmond invites you to attend our inaugural Speaker Series event with Lucy Block Rimington on Tuesday, September 29 from 5:30-7:00 pm at our Downtown location. This event is only available to members of the Children's Museum and proof of active membership is required. Space is limited… |
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Join us this Wednesday from 10:15am to 10:45am 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… |
1 event,
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 for CultureFest, where each month we celebrate a new culture with exciting activities! What to Expect Immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions and experience a special performance through an engaging cultural presentation. It’s a fun and educational way to explore a different culture. Who’s It For? Ideal for families and children of all ages. Cost… |
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