Accessibility & Inclusivity
Our Mission
We inspire growth in all children by engaging families in learning through play.
Sensory Charts & Definitions
The Children's Museum offers sensory charts for families who want more information on the sensory experiences available at the Museum's Chesterfield and Downtown locations. The charts contain information on the tactile, visual, auditory and movement opportunities at each exhibit. Click the buttons below to view our sensory guides for each location, along with helpful definitions:
Quiet Zones
Children's Museum of Richmond ACCESS GUIDE
The Children's Museum of Richmond (CMoR) welcomes all visitors. This Access Guide provides information to enhance your museum experience. For further information, please call (804) 474-7000 or email education@childrensmuseumofrichmond.org.
Accessible Seating on Carousel
There is a ramp that offers access to the Downtown carousel. Please ask the attendant if you need the support.
Adapted Art Supplies
Adaptive art supplies can be found in the studios. Please ask a museum employee for assistance. CMoR offers an adjustable art easel (Downtown), slantboards, lap trays, and a variety of adapted art utensils.
Field Trips/Classes
Our field trips are developed to encourage learning and engage students with creative and hands-on programs. We have different programs designed for students from Toddlers to 3rd Grade. We strive to apply Universal Design for Learning principles in our programming to increase accessibility for all learners.
Please call (804) 474-7002 or email education@childrensmuseumofrichmond.org for more information.
Guide & Assistance Dogs
Guide and assistance dogs are welcome at the CMoR.
Physical Accessibility
The main entrance to the Downtown Museum is equipped with Accessible Push Plates on the far right side for easy entrance. There are a limited number of accessible parking spaces available in the front parking lots. Accessible restrooms can be found throughout the Museum floors. Both Museums are located on one floor for easy access to all exhibits.
Sensory Backpacks
CMoR offers free Sensory Backpacks available at the front desk to check-out during a visit for children with sensory sensitivities/needs or to test to see if an item is helpful for your child. Each backpack contains a 12 sided fidget-cube, weighted vest, mesh marble fidget toy, noise-canceling headphones, a communication card and sunglasses. Please return the backpack before leaving the museum.
Social Narratives
CMoR offers several Social Narratives to prepare guests for their visit or field trip to the Museum. Select the appropriate narrative for your visit and customize for your child as needed.
Richmond Location Social Narrative
Chesterfield Location Social Narrative
More information, including a list of exhibits at both Museum locations, can be found by following the links below:
Visual Schedule
Download and print this customizable visual schedule to bring with you to the Museum. You can cut out the squares and glue them onto the second page to create a plan and decide what to see and do while you are here.
Pro Tip: Read the Social Narrative with your child to get familiar with the Museum before you make your schedule!
SEnsory Friendly Nights
Sensory Friendly Nights are designed to provide opportunities for playing and learning for children with disabilities and their families. This accessible and inclusive environment will include adapted materials, reduced noise, lower lighting, and a reduced number of visitors. Admission for families of children with disabilities will be FREE and additional sensory activities and cool down areas/tools will be provided.
Sensory Friendly Nights take place on the third Friday of every month from 5:00 - 7:00 pm, alternating between our Downtown and Chesterfield locations. Please check our online calendar for each month's event and to reserve your free spot.
Engaging With Us
The Children’s Museum of Richmond invites all children, families, and educators to learn through play with us.
- We hold a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination, bullying, or harassment of any kind.
- If you feel you have been discriminated against during your visit, 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 providing accommodations for visitors 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, linked here.
- 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 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.
Museum Policies
For more information regarding our Privacy Policy, Photography Permissions, Admission Policy, Sick Policy, Cleaning Policy, and more, please visit our Museum Policy page via the button below.
