Event category: Museums & Exhibits

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Apr
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Apr
Apr 18, 2026 @ 12:00 PM - Apr 18, 2026 @ 05:00 PM

Earth Day

Celebrate Earth Month by enjoying a family friendly, activity-packed festival exploring sustainability, natural resources, and environmental science. ($)
Science Museum of Virginia at 2500 W Broad St
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Apr
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Apr
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28
May
Apr 1, 2026 @ 09:00 AM - May 28, 2026 @ 05:00 PM

Bon Air Artists Association Annual Juried Members Show

Visit the Kelly Education Center Community Art Gallery to appreciate Bon Air Artist’s Association’s latest Annual Juried Members Show. ($)
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden at 1800 Lakeside Avenue
01
May
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May
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May
May 1, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - May 1, 2026 @ 05:00 PM

Spring Homeschool Open House

A day of free homeschool admission, crafts, and games themed around the newest temporary exhibition, We the People: The World in Our Commonwealth. (Free)
Virginia Museum of History & Culture at 428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard
23
Apr
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Apr
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Apr
Apr 23, 2026 @ 06:00 PM - Apr 23, 2026 @ 08:00 PM

International Game Night

Community partners will guide you through beloved games from around the world, including daruma otoshi, pachisi, and lotería. ($)
Virginia Museum of History & Culture at 428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard
03
Apr
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Apr
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03
Apr
Apr 3, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - Apr 3, 2026 @ 12:00 PM

Simple Machines at Tredegar

Though it is a museum today, this site used to be the home of the Tredegar Iron Works, the largest iron works in the South. ($)
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Apr
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Apr
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01
Apr
Apr 1, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - Apr 1, 2026 @ 12:00 PM

Civil War Espionage

Richmond was an active site for spies during the Civil War. Decrypt and create secret codes and find out more about well known Civil War spies. ($)
21
May
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May
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May
May 21, 2026 @ 06:30 PM - May 21, 2026 @ 08:00 PM

Headwaters Down: Tidal River

Following five friends traveling on the water, Tidal River tells the story of the final 110 miles of the James, stretching from Richmond to the Chesapeake Bay. (Free)
Virginia Museum of History & Culture at 428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard
25
Mar
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Mar
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Mar
Mar 25, 2026 @ 06:30 PM - Mar 25, 2026 @ 08:00 PM

Against The Current: Life on the Eastern Shore

A documentary screening and talkback at how residents of Virginia’s Eastern Shore are subject to rising sea waters. (Free)
Virginia Museum of History & Culture at 428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard
16
May
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May
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17
May
May 16, 2026 @ 06:00 PM - May 17, 2026 @ 09:00 AM

Curiosity Camp-Out

An unforgettable night full of exploration and adventure. Campers will experience a live demo, participate in hands-on activities, see a film in The Dome, and more. ($)
Science Museum of Virginia at 2500 W Broad St
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Jun
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Jun
Jun 18, 2026 @ 06:00 PM - Jun 18, 2026 @ 06:30 PM

Black History Short Story Tour

In celebration of Juneteenth, join Valentine staff for a tour of their collection focusing on Black History in the Richmond region. (Free)
The Valentine at 1015 E. Clay Street
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Jun
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Jun
Jun 11, 2026 @ 06:00 PM - Jun 11, 2026 @ 06:45 PM

Women in the Wickham House

Explore the fascinating stories of the women who occupied the Valentine’s Wickham House on this 45-minute guided tour. (Free)
The Valentine at 1015 E. Clay Street