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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 us every Wednesday in Celebration Room from 3:15-3:45 PM for a guided imaginative play experience! Children and their grown-ups will become new characters and set off on an adventure through one of our exhibits. Each week will bring a new story that encourages imagination, creativity, and opportunities to strengthen social-emotional skills. Free with museum…
Join us every Wednesday in Celebration Room from 3:15-3:45 PM for a guided imaginative play experience! Children and their grown-ups will become new characters and set off on an adventure through one of our exhibits. Each week will bring a new story that encourages imagination, creativity, and opportunities to strengthen social-emotional skills. Free with museum… |
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Join our Family Engagement Manager, Ali, on Thursdays for Seymour’s Little School from 2:15pm-3:00pm at CMoR Downtown. You’ll practice: – School routines like circle time, story time, and movement – Social-emotional skills, such as sharing, playing well with others, listening, taking turns, raising hands – Gross motor skills through music and movement No pre-registration…
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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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…
Join us every Wednesday in Celebration Room from 3:15-3:45 PM for a guided imaginative play experience! Children and their grown-ups will become new characters and set off on an adventure through one of our exhibits. Each week will bring a new story that encourages imagination, creativity, and opportunities to strengthen social-emotional skills. Free with museum… |
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Be ready to experience languages through play! Come and experience a different language every week at the downtown Art Studio. During International Storytime, we will sing, dance, read a story, and practice school readiness skills with a small craft at the Art Studio. This week, we’ll be English! This program will be held every Thursday from…
Join our Family Engagement Manager, Ali, on Thursdays for Seymour’s Little School from 2:15pm-3:00pm at CMoR Downtown. You’ll practice: – School routines like circle time, story time, and movement – Social-emotional skills, such as sharing, playing well with others, listening, taking turns, raising hands – Gross motor skills through music and movement No pre-registration…
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 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 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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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 |
3 events,
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 us every Wednesday in Celebration Room from 3:15-3:45 PM for a guided imaginative play experience! Children and their grown-ups will become new characters and set off on an adventure through one of our exhibits. Each week will bring a new story that encourages imagination, creativity, and opportunities to strengthen social-emotional skills. Free with museum… |
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Be ready to experience languages through play! Come and experience a different language every week at the downtown Art Studio. During International Storytime, we will sing, dance, read a story, and practice school readiness skills with a small craft at the Art Studio. This week, we’ll be Urdu! This program will be held every Thursday from…
Join our Family Engagement Manager, Ali, on Thursdays for Seymour’s Little School from 2:15pm-3:00pm at CMoR Downtown. You’ll practice: – School routines like circle time, story time, and movement – Social-emotional skills, such as sharing, playing well with others, listening, taking turns, raising hands – Gross motor skills through music and movement No pre-registration…
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 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 make an artwork with a variety of fun materials. This event is ideal for ages 3-8 yrs. |
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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 |
3 events,
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 us every Wednesday in Celebration Room from 3:15-3:45 PM for a guided imaginative play experience! Children and their grown-ups will become new characters and set off on an adventure through one of our exhibits. Each week will bring a new story that encourages imagination, creativity, and opportunities to strengthen social-emotional skills. Free with museum… |
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Be ready to experience languages through play! Come and experience a different language every week at the downtown Art Studio. During International Storytime, we will sing, dance, read a story, and practice school readiness skills with a small craft at the Art Studio. This week, we’ll be French! This program will be held every Thursday from…
Join our Family Engagement Manager, Ali, on Thursdays for Seymour’s Little School from 2:15pm-3:00pm at CMoR Downtown. You’ll practice: – School routines like circle time, story time, and movement – Social-emotional skills, such as sharing, playing well with others, listening, taking turns, raising hands – Gross motor skills through music and movement No pre-registration…
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 |
3 events,
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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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 |
3 events,
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 us every Wednesday in Celebration Room from 3:15-3:45 PM for a guided imaginative play experience! Children and their grown-ups will become new characters and set off on an adventure through one of our exhibits. Each week will bring a new story that encourages imagination, creativity, and opportunities to strengthen social-emotional skills. Free with museum… |
4 events,
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Be ready to experience languages through play! Come and experience a different language every week at the downtown Art Studio. During International Storytime, we will sing, dance, read a story, and practice school readiness skills with a small craft at the Art Studio. This week, we’ll be English! This program will be held every Thursday from…
Join our Family Engagement Manager, Ali, on Thursdays for Seymour’s Little School from 2:15pm-3:00pm at CMoR Downtown. You’ll practice: – School routines like circle time, story time, and movement – Social-emotional skills, such as sharing, playing well with others, listening, taking turns, raising hands – Gross motor skills through music and movement No pre-registration…
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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1 event,
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1 event,
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3 events,
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… |
4 events,
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…
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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…
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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… |
2 events,
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… |
1 event,
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