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4 events,
Try It Tuesdays with Resilient Martial Arts – Chesterfield
Try It Tuesdays with Resilient Martial Arts – Chesterfield
Join us on the first Tuesday of each month with Master Ribeiro and take a beginner course in martial arts. Studying martial arts is ideal for young children. It provides them with an outlet for their energy, but it also teaches them about respect, discipline, and other core values that will go with them beyond…
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 pm in the Downtown Playhouse for Tutus and Ties Tuesdays, where we’ll dress up and move, move, move! This event is free with Museum admission.
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 pm in the Downtown Playhouse for Tutus and Ties Tuesdays, where we’ll dress up and move, move, move! This event is free with Museum admission.
Baby ArtsPlay! – Downtown
Baby ArtsPlay! – Downtown
Baby Artsplay!™ is back at CMoR Classes at CMoR will be “drop-in style!” What does that mean? Simply join us on the 2nd Tuesday of the month @ 3:30PM. NO PRE-REGISTRATION NECESSARY BUT THERE IS A 15-CHILD CLASS CAPACITY! Classes will conclude May 14 with Greater Richmond Wolf Trap teaching artists, LaShaunda Craddock and David…
1 event,
Bilingual Storytime (French) – Downtown
Bilingual Storytime (French) – Downtown
Join us for bilingual storytime! We’ll sing, dance, read and learn French. This event is free with Museum admission.
1 event,
CultureFest Friday at CMoR
CultureFest Friday at CMoR
Join us for September's CultureFest on September 6th, from 3:30-4:30PM at CMoR Downtown! Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Bolivia as we celebrate with a Bolivian snack, make craft, and watch a performance by Bolivianos RVA. This event is in partnership with Culture Encounters and is free with Museum admission.
3 events,
Clay Play – Downtown Art Studio
Clay Play – Downtown Art Studio
The Museum school-readiness theme for September is Cultural Awareness. We will practice fine motor skills by using an art material found around the world and across time - Clay! Sculpt your own clay or glaze a clay tile for a Museum community art piece. This event is ideal for ages 3-8+ yrs This event is…
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 pm in the Downtown Playhouse for Tutus and Ties Tuesdays, where we’ll dress up and move, move, move! This event is free with Museum admission.
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 pm in the Downtown Playhouse for Tutus and Ties Tuesdays, where we’ll dress up and move, move, move! This event is free with Museum admission.
1 event,
Seymour’s Little School – Downtown
Seymour’s Little School – Downtown
Join our Family Engagement Manager, Ali, on Wednesdays for Seymour’s Little School, a bilingual school readiness program! From 3:30-5:00 PM at CMoR Downtown, kids aged 3-5 and their caregivers can get ready for Kindergarten.You’ll practice:– School routines like circle time, story time, and movement– Social-emotional skills, such as sharing, playing well with others, listening, taking…
5 events,
Terrific Tuesdays with Faith Rocks Performing Arts – Chesterfield
Terrific Tuesdays with Faith Rocks Performing Arts – Chesterfield
3-2-1 Action. Join us on the Third Tuesday of each month from 11:00-11:45. Creative movement, Dance, and acting for recommended for kids ages 2-7.
Acting Through Play – Chesterfield
Acting Through Play – Chesterfield
Join us on the third Tuesday of each month at CMoR Chesterfield for Acting Through Play with Faith Rocks Performing Arts Academy! What to expect: Each class begins with play! Shea Edwards starts every class with getting the students comfortable on the stage via movement and song. A series of short form improvisation games and…
Infant Toddler Connection Play Group – Chesterfield
Infant Toddler Connection Play Group – Chesterfield
Guests of the play group are encouraged to stay and play after the scheduled time. Free with museum admission.
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 pm in the Downtown Playhouse for Tutus and Ties Tuesdays, where we’ll dress up and move, move, move! This event is free with Museum admission.
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 pm in the Downtown Playhouse for Tutus and Ties Tuesdays, where we’ll dress up and move, move, move! This event is free with Museum admission.
1 event,
Seymour’s Little School – Downtown
Seymour’s Little School – Downtown
Join our Family Engagement Manager, Ali, on Wednesdays for Seymour’s Little School, a bilingual school readiness program! From 3:30-5:00 PM at CMoR Downtown, kids aged 3-5 and their caregivers can get ready for Kindergarten.You’ll practice:– School routines like circle time, story time, and movement– Social-emotional skills, such as sharing, playing well with others, listening, taking…
4 events,
Bilingual Storytime (French) – Downtown
Bilingual Storytime (French) – Downtown
Join us on the first and third Thursday of the month for bilingual storytime! We’ll sing, dance, read and learn French. This event is free with Museum admission.
Bilingual Storytime (French) – Downtown
Bilingual Storytime (French) – Downtown
Join us for bilingual storytime! We’ll sing, dance, read and learn French. This event is free with Museum admission.
Bella Ballerina Pop-Up Dance Class – Chesterfield
Bella Ballerina Pop-Up Dance Class – Chesterfield
Join us on the Third Thursday of each month at CMoR Chesterfield for free pop-up ballet classes for Chesterfield Museum guests provided by Bella Ballerina. The class is offered from January to June on the third Thursday of each month. No registration is required. Free with museum admission.
Bella Ballerina Dance Class – Chesterfield
Bella Ballerina Dance Class – Chesterfield
Do you have a little one who loves to jump and twirl? Join Bella Ballerina, the area's premier dance studio for children, for our Moves at the Museum pop-up class! We will start by reading a story, then jump into learning some awesome ballet and jazz dances, and finally end our class by acting out…
3 events,
Latin Mob – Downtown
Latin Mob – Downtown
Let’s celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Join us for 15 minutes of impromptu Latin dance every Friday afternoon. Dancing helps communities feel more connected and together, and can expand social and cultural interaction. What to expect Learn some cumbia, salsa, and merengue moves. Be ready to have fun! Who’s it for Ideal for families and children…
Story & Craft – Downtown Playhouse
Story & Craft – Downtown Playhouse
Join us for storytime in the Downtown Art Studio followed by a related art activity on Friday! We will set young imaginations soaring with classic and contemporary children’s books, then make an artwork with a variety of fun materials. This event is ideal for ages 2-5 yrs. This event is free with Museum admission.
Sensory Friendly Nights – Downtown
Sensory Friendly Nights – Downtown
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. Families can register in advance via the link below or can register in-person upon arrival. Please click here to register for Sensory Friendly Nights Downtown! A cool down room will…
1 event,
Seymour’s Fall Auction
Bid on exclusive CMoR experiences like a Private SplashMoR Playtime, Gift-Shop-Grab, Legendary Santa experiences, and so much more!
3 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 pm in the Downtown Playhouse for Tutus and Ties Tuesdays, where we’ll dress up and move, move, move! This event is free with Museum admission.
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 pm in the Downtown Playhouse for Tutus and Ties Tuesdays, where we’ll dress up and move, move, move! This event is free with Museum admission.
2 events,
Seymour’s Little School – Downtown
Seymour’s Little School – Downtown
Join our Family Engagement Manager, Ali, on Wednesdays for Seymour’s Little School, a bilingual school readiness program! From 3:30-5:00 PM at CMoR Downtown, kids aged 3-5 and their caregivers can get ready for Kindergarten.You’ll practice:– School routines like circle time, story time, and movement– Social-emotional skills, such as sharing, playing well with others, listening, taking…
3 events,
Seymour Moves! – Downtown
Seymour Moves! – Downtown
Movement enhances learning and promotes brain growth. Walk The Green with us every Thursday morning from 9:30 – 10:00 a.m. What to expect Improve physical and mental health by exercising with us. Let’s practice gross motor skills by walking, skipping, jumping, and running. Who’s it for Ideal for families and children of all ages. Cost…
Bilingual Storytime (Spanish) – Downtown
Bilingual Storytime (Spanish) – Downtown
Join us for bilingual storytime! We’ll sing, dance, read and learn Spanish. This event is free with Museum admission.
5 events,
Try It Tuesdays with Resilient Martial Arts – Chesterfield
Try It Tuesdays with Resilient Martial Arts – Chesterfield
Join us on the first Tuesday of each month with Master Ribeiro and take a beginner course in martial arts. Studying martial arts is ideal for young children. It provides them with an outlet for their energy, but it also teaches them about respect, discipline, and other core values that will go with them beyond…
Paper Mache – La Cartonería – Piñata Workshop – Downtown
Paper Mache – La Cartonería – Piñata Workshop – Downtown
Join us Downtown to learn about La Cartonería Mexicana, the colorful and imaginative art from Mexico made with cardboard, paper, and paste (also known as papier-mâché). Come watch how a Piñata is made or get your hands wet and help our artists - smocks will be provided! What to expect Our Art Studios are celebrating…
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 pm in the Downtown Playhouse for Tutus and Ties Tuesdays, where we’ll dress up and move, move, move! This event is free with Museum admission.
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 pm in the Downtown Playhouse for Tutus and Ties Tuesdays, where we’ll dress up and move, move, move! This event is free with Museum admission.
3 events,
artoberVA’s Pay-What-You-Will – Chesterfield and Downtown
The Children's Museum of Richmond is excited to participate in artoberVA's Pay-What-You-Will series! On Wednesday, October 2, please join us at our Downtown and Chesterfield locations for hands-on play and learning. Visitors will have the option of Pay-What-You-Will general admission. The offer is redeemable in person only. Learn more about artoberVA’s Pay-What-You-Will campaign here!
Seymour’s Little School – Downtown
Seymour’s Little School – Downtown
Join our Family Engagement Manager, Ali, on Wednesdays for Seymour’s Little School, a bilingual school readiness program! From 3:30-5:00 PM at CMoR Downtown, kids aged 3-5 and their caregivers can get ready for Kindergarten.You’ll practice:– School routines like circle time, story time, and movement– Social-emotional skills, such as sharing, playing well with others, listening, taking…
4 events,
Seymour Moves! – Downtown
Seymour Moves! – Downtown
Movement enhances learning and promotes brain growth. Walk The Green with us every Thursday morning from 9:30 – 10:00 a.m. What to expect Improve physical and mental health by exercising with us. Let’s practice gross motor skills by walking, skipping, jumping, and running. Who’s it for Ideal for families and children of all ages. Cost…
Bilingual Storytime (Spanish) – Downtown
Bilingual Storytime (Spanish) – Downtown
Join us for a lively bilingual Storytime where children will sing, dance, read, and learn French in an engaging and interactive environment. What to expect Through stories, songs, and movement, families will be introduced to Spanish language basics in a fun and playful setting. It’s a great way to nurture language skills and cultural appreciation.…
Paper Mache – La Cartonería – Piñata Workshop – Chesterfield
Paper Mache – La Cartonería – Piñata Workshop – Chesterfield
Join us in Chesterfield to learn about La Cartonería Mexicana, the colorful and imaginative art from Mexico made with cardboard, paper, and paste (also known as papier-mâché). Come watch how a Piñata is made or get your hands wet and help our artists - smocks will be provided! What to expect Our Art Studios are…
3 events,
Latin Mob – Downtown
Latin Mob – Downtown
Let’s celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Join us for 15 minutes of impromptu Latin dance every Friday afternoon. Dancing helps communities feel more connected and together, and can expand social and cultural interaction. What to expect Learn some cumbia, salsa, and merengue moves. Be ready to have fun! Who’s it for Ideal for families and children…
CultureFest with Cultural Encounters – Downtown
CultureFest with Cultural Encounters – Downtown
Join us for CultureFest, where each month we celebrate a new culture with exciting activities! What to expect We'll introduce kids to the dynamic art of capoeira Angola showcasing Afro-Brazilian culture. Their show will feature captivating capoeira movements, blending dance and martial arts. After the performance, children will have the chance to learn about traditional…
