The Children’s Museum of Richmond intentionally listens to the community we serve to ensure our experiences are made for children, families, and educators of all backgrounds. We center IDEA as a core value that plays a role in every aspect of our decision-making.

• Our team fully supports this effort, from our volunteer Board leadership to our staff. All parties have been trained on cultural competency, accessibility, and gender inclusion. We know that there is always more work to be done, and will continue our education through regular programming.
• Our commitment to IDEA is upheld through our Community Agreements and universal accountability.
• CMoR will continue to further the development of these initiatives, including during leadership changes. IDEA is a core part of our mission, and we have designated a staff member to regularly review our policies to ensure they’re upheld now and in the future.
• CMoR recognizes that equity is crucial to the work we do and the community we build. We invite all community members to join us.
• CMoR strives to create an inherently inclusive environment through our organizational values and practices. Inclusivity requires intentional, actionable plans that are regularly implemented and maintained. The following outlines some of these initiatives.

CMoR Community Agreements

Anyone who engages with our programming and space agrees to uphold the values of the Children’s Museum of Richmond. Failure to comply with our Community Agreements will be taken seriously and may result in immediate dismissal from all CMoR content, events, or activities. We agree to hold individuals accountable for their actions on a case-by-case basis, guaranteeing equitable treatment and an inclusive environment.

• We hold a zero-tolerance policy against ableism, ageism, anti-Muslim sentiment, antisemitism, body shaming, classism, homophobia, racism, sexism, transphobia, or any discrimination on all grounds. This includes bullying or harassment of any kind.
  • We honor the names, pronunciation, and pronouns of anyone with whom we interact.
  • If you feel you have been disrespected, excluded, or made to feel uncomfortable at any point, please contact a CMoR manager immediately to have the situation resolved.
  • If you need to address an incident after the fact, please fill out this incident form. We strongly encourage all feedback.
  • You may also fill out a comment card, located at the front desk.
• We are committed to accommodations and inclusion for families with disabilities. 
  • Supports provided include: sensory charts, visual schedules, social narratives, adaptive art supplies, physical accessibility, sensory backpacks, and special programming for families with children with disabilities.
  • Questions about accessibility at the museum?
    • Review our policies and information below.
    • If you need to request an accommodation or have a question about our facilities, please contact accessibility@cmorva.org.
    • If you find that something is not accessible for your family, please contact accessibility@cmorva.org. We welcome all insights.
• We include and welcome people of all racial and ethnic backgrounds. 
  • We celebrate our differences and our diverse cultures, and want all families to know they are welcome here.
  • We are committed to scheduling programming that reflects our diverse community through cultural celebrations, multi-lingual programming, and partnership development.
    • Are you a community organization interested in partnering with the Children’s Museum? Reach out to community@cmorva.org.
• We aim to make the Children’s Museum of Richmond financially accessible for all families.
  • We are 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.
  • Additional admission discounts are available for senior citizens, military personnel and their guests, and educators.
  • Families may qualify and apply for our scholarship opportunities.
    • If you have questions about the application, please contact memberships@cmorva.org.

CMoR’s IDEA statement was created in collaboration with Pip Collective.