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!
Hours
Tuesday - Sunday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
We are no longer doing timed ticket sessions! That means you can use your day's tickets to come play at anytime during our open hours!
Guests can reserve tickets in advance of their visit or may purchase their tickets at the front desk upon arrival. Click here to reserve your tickets to play! Tickets are available 7 days in advance.
Masks are strongly recommended for staff and visitors, and will continue to be required for unvaccinated guests ages 5 and older.
See up-to-date information from the CDC about community levels and prevention steps by county:
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 | $9 |
| Children | $9 |
| Seniors | $8 |
| Children (Under 12 Months) | Free |
| Military Personnel (and their guests) | $1 Off |
| Museums for All | $2 |
The Children's Museum is proud to participate in Museums for All. Beginning Monday, July 15, 2019 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.
Use code "MILTY" to receive our military discount. You will be required to present military ID when you arrive.
Parking
Free parking is available for Museum visitors at both locations! 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 is available in a large lot directly in front of our Chesterfield location.
Gift Cards
Gift cards can be purchased in any amount and can be used towards admission, Gift Shop purchases, and memberships.
Give the gift of play today!