Plan Your Visit

At the Children’s Museum, every visit is meant to support, explore, and highlight the healthy benefits of play. Our focus is on play for children of all abilities in an environment where the whole family can be comfortable.

Visit any Children’s Museum location today to enjoy the unique exhibits and new experiences, always designed to promote learning through play!

Indoor water exhibit with sun, clouds, and trees. Interactive science display for kids. Evaporation demonstration.

HOURS

Tuesday - Sunday

9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Kids at a Children's Museum water exhibit. Reserve tickets for fun educational activities.

Directions

Downtown

2626 West Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23220

The Children's Museum's Downtown location is located directly across from a bus stop on the GRTC Pulse route. For more information about the Pulse Line and nearby bus routes, please click here.

Chesterfield

6629 Lake Harbour Dr
Midlothian, VA 23112

Admissions

Adults
$12
Children
$12
Seniors
$11
Children (Under 12 Months)
Free
Military Personnel (and their guests)
$1 Off
Museums for All
$2
Educators
$1 Off
Bank of America Museums on Us
(First full weekend of the month only)
One free general admission is limited to the individual cardholder.

The Children’s Museum of Richmond requires one adult for every five children.

Available Discounts

Museums for All

The Children's Museum is proud to participate in Museums for All. Guests who present their SNAP EBT card, EBT App, or WIC card will receive $2 admission for up to 6 individuals. Museums for All cannot be combined with any other offer, discount, or membership.

Use the code "MFA" at checkout to reserve your Museums for All tickets online.

You will be required to present your SNAP EBT card, EBT App, or WIC card when you arrive.

Military Discount

Use code "MILTY" to receive our military discount.

You will be required to present military ID when you arrive.

Teacher Discount

Use code "TEACH" to receive our educator discount.

You will be required to present your teacher ID when you arrive.

Other Programs

Parking

Free parking is available for Museum visitors at both locations!

Parking is available in a large lot directly in front of our Chesterfield location.

At our Downtown location, please use the parking deck located between the Science Museum of Virginia and the Children's Museum of Richmond (pictured below). The parking deck can be accessed by turning onto Terminal Pl. off of W. Broad Street. Once on Terminal Pl., please turn right onto the road directly in front of the Children's Museum. You will see the parking deck up ahead and may make a left turn directly into the entrance.

Parking garage exterior with fall foliage. Plan your visit for easy parking access.
The downtown parking deck located between the Science Museum of Virginia and the Children's Museum of Richmond.

Purchase a Gift Card

Give the gift of play! Click the button below to purchase a gift card, which can be used for admission, membership, or gift shop purchases!