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Tutus & Ties – Downtown
Tutus & Ties – Downtown
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…
1 event,
Building Computer Networks with Code4Good – Chesterfield
Building Computer Networks with Code4Good – Chesterfield
Code4Good, a high school-led group, will show participants how to build computer networks using strings that will let them communicate with multiple people. Participants will learn about internet connectivity and…
1 event,
Bilingual Storytime
Bilingual Storytime
Join us every Thursday from 10:30-11:00am in the Downtown Playhouse for bilingual storytime! We’ll sing, dance, read and learn Spanish. This event is free with Museum admission. On the following…
3 events,
Bilingual Storytime – Chesterfield
Bilingual Storytime – Chesterfield
Join us for a bilingual story time! We’ll sing, dance, read and learn Spanish. This event is free with Museum admission.
Storytime & Craft- Downtown
Storytime & Craft- Downtown
Join us for a story and related craft in the Art Studio on the first Friday of the month at 2pm. We will be reading Eric Carle’s classic, “Mister Seahorse”…
Building Computer Networks with Code4Good – Downtown
Building Computer Networks with Code4Good – Downtown
Code4Good, a high school-led group, will show participants how to build computer networks using strings that will let them communicate with multiple people. Participants will learn about internet connectivity and…
1 event,
Tutus & Ties – Downtown
Tutus & Ties – Downtown
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…
1 event,
Bubble Wrap Wet-Felting – Downtown
Bubble Wrap Wet-Felting – Downtown
Our Art Studios are exploring All Our Senses throughout August. This week, we will be using bubblewrap to create felt from wool! This event is ideal for ages 4-8 yrs.…
2 events,
Bilingual Storytime
Bilingual Storytime
Join us every Thursday from 10:30-11:00am in the Downtown Playhouse for bilingual storytime! We’ll sing, dance, read and learn Spanish. This event is free with Museum admission. On the following…
Bilingual Storytime – Chesterfield
Bilingual Storytime – Chesterfield
Join us for a bilingual story time! We’ll sing, dance, read and learn German! This event is free with Museum admission and takes place every other Thursday at our Chesterfield…
1 event,
Bubble Wrap Wet-Felting – Chesterfield
Bubble Wrap Wet-Felting – Chesterfield
Our Art Studios are exploring All Our Senses throughout August. This week, we will be using bubblewrap to create felt from wool! This event is ideal for ages 4-8 yrs.…
3 events,
Hearts for Science with VIP Lab at VCU – Downtown
Hearts for Science with VIP Lab at VCU – Downtown
Do something fun and listen to your heart in the Downtown lobby! This hands-on exercise with heart health will be fun and informative at the same time. Have fun and…
Meet & Draw a Live Parrot – Downtown
Meet & Draw a Live Parrot – Downtown
Join us from 1:30-2:30pm to meet a real conure parrot and create art based on him! This event is ideal for ages 3-8 yrs. This event is free with Museum…
Tutus & Ties – Downtown
Tutus & Ties – Downtown
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…
2 events,
Bilingual Storytime
Bilingual Storytime
Join us every Thursday from 10:30-11:00am in the Downtown Playhouse for bilingual storytime! We’ll sing, dance, read and learn Spanish. This event is free with Museum admission. On the following…
Hearts for Science with VIP Lab at VCU – Chesterfield
Hearts for Science with VIP Lab at VCU – Chesterfield
Do something fun and listen to your heart at the Chesterfield stage! This hands-on exercise with heart health will be fun and informative at the same time. Have fun and…
4 events,
Foam Dry-Felting – Chesterfield
Foam Dry-Felting – Chesterfield
Our Art Studios are exploring All Our Senses throughout August. This week, we will be making felt shapes from wool. *This activity includes sharp materials and requires close supervision This…
Bilingual Storytime – Chesterfield
Bilingual Storytime – Chesterfield
Join us for a bilingual story time! We’ll sing, dance, read and learn Spanish. This event is free with Museum admission.
Foam Dry-Felting – Downtown
Foam Dry-Felting – Downtown
Our Art Studios are exploring All Our Senses throughout August. This week, we will be making felt shapes from wool. *This activity includes sharp materials and requires close supervision This…
Sensory Friendly Nights – Chesterfield
Sensory Friendly Nights – Chesterfield
2023 SENSORY FRIENDLY NIGHTS 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.…
2 events,
Animal Interpretation with Diego – Downtown
Animal Interpretation with Diego – Downtown
Join Diego Riffle, a Bay Educator with Virginia State Parks, outside the Downtown Cave exhibit! He will show off different animal skulls, pelts, and habitats of native Virginia creatures.
Tutus & Ties – Downtown
Tutus & Ties – Downtown
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…
1 event,
Animal Interpretation with Diego – Chesterfield
Animal Interpretation with Diego – Chesterfield
Join Diego Riffle, a Bay Educator with Virginia State Parks, outside the Chesterfield stage! He will show off different animal skulls, pelts, and habitats of native Virginia creatures.
2 events,
Bilingual Storytime
Bilingual Storytime
Join us every Thursday from 10:30-11:00am in the Downtown Playhouse for bilingual storytime! We’ll sing, dance, read and learn Spanish. This event is free with Museum admission. On the following…
Bilingual Storytime – Chesterfield
Bilingual Storytime – Chesterfield
Join us for a bilingual story time! We’ll sing, dance, read and learn German! This event is free with Museum admission and takes place every other Thursday at our Chesterfield…
2 events,
Sheep to Sweater Wool Demo – Chesterfield
Sheep to Sweater Wool Demo – Chesterfield
Have you ever wondered how we turn wool into yarn and clothing? Join us in the Art Studio to learn about the process wool goes through, from sheep to sweater!…
Sheep to Sweater Wool Demo – Downtown
Sheep to Sweater Wool Demo – Downtown
Have you ever wondered how we turn wool into yarn and clothing? Join us to learn about the process wool goes through, from sheep to sweater! This event is ideal…
2 events,
Tutus & Ties – Downtown
Tutus & Ties – Downtown
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…
Richmond Fencing Demonstration – Downtown
Richmond Fencing Demonstration – Downtown
Join Richmond Fencing in the Downtown lobby where they'll demonstrate some of the area’s best fencers. See the swords and other equipment used with the opportunity to ask lots of…
1 event,
Bilingual Storytime
Bilingual Storytime
Join us every Thursday from 10:30-11:00am in the Downtown Playhouse for bilingual storytime! We’ll sing, dance, read and learn Spanish. This event is free with Museum admission. On the following…
2 events,
Bilingual Storytime – Chesterfield
Bilingual Storytime – Chesterfield
Join us for a bilingual story time! We’ll sing, dance, read and learn Spanish. This event is free with Museum admission.
Story & Craft – Downtown
Story & Craft – Downtown
Join us for a story and related craft in the Art Studio on the first Friday of the month at 2:30pm. We will be reading about ladybugs and bumblebees to…
