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Bug Squad
Children's Museum of Richmond, Downtown 2626 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VAA hands-on exhibit exploring the unique abilities of bugs. The touring exhibit features talking animatronic members of the Bug Squad, bugs with their own superhero storyline that describes their super ...
A Better Life For Their Children: Julius Rosenwald, Booker T. Washington, and the 4,978 Schools that Changed America
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VAJulius Rosenwald and Booker T. Washington forged one of the earliest collaborations between Jews and African Americans to create schools throughout the nation for Black children who had no access ...
BODY WORLDS: The Anatomy of Happiness
Science Museum of Virginia 2500 W Broad St, Richmond, VA, United StatesHappiness has an impact on our mind and body, influencing our movements, perceptions, sensations, mood and more. Through dozens of human specimens called plastinates, explore how anatomy is involved in ...
Flourish: Celebrating our Garden and its beauty
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden 1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA2024 marks the Garden’s 40th Anniversary and to celebrate their horticulturists have created new, dazzling displays throughout the Garden. This year’s summer plantings will become lush as the season progresses ...
Fossil Hunting Excursions
Stratford Hall 483 Great House Road, Stratford, VADating from the Miocene Epoch - approximately 17 to 10 million years ago, the Stratford Cliffs are part of a rare geological phenomenon ranking among the most important fossil research ...
Julia Child: A Recipe for Life
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VAJulia Child’s insatiable curiosity and tenacious spirit drove her to endlessly try, test, prove, and communicate how to make delicious food. Learning to cook empowered Julia and she in turn ...
Like the Dust Settles in Layers, So Does the Story Exhibition
Black History Museum of Virginia 122 W. Leigh Street, RichmondAn exhibition organized by Lydia C. Thompson. Works by the presenting artists invite the audience to reconsider stereotypes based on community existing in physical and the mental state of environments, ...
Virginia is for Music Lovers: A History of Virginia’s Black Excellence in Music
Black History Museum of Virginia 122 W. Leigh Street, RichmondA special interactive pop-up exhibition which showcases the vibrant heritage of Black music in Virginia. This exhibition highlights the talents of local Virginia artists, musicians, DJs, and historians, illustrating their ...
First Africans Day at Stratford Hall
Stratford Hall 483 Great House Road, Stratford, VACommemorating the enslaved Africans and African Americans who built and sustained Stratford Hall and the Lee family for generations. This will be a full day of remembering and honoring those ...
Tutus & Ties on Tuesdays
Children's Museum of Richmond, Downtown 2626 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VAMovement 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. Dress up and move, ...
Stories at the Museum
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VAAimed at early elementary learners, this educator led Stories at the Museum program will feature a read-aloud story time in a related museum gallery, paired with a craft activity. Your ...
Try It Tuesdays with Resilient Martial Arts
Children's Museum of Richmond, Chesterfield 6629 Lake Harbour Dr., Midlothian, VA, United StatesThe first Tuesday of each month for a beginner course in martial arts with Master Ribeiro! Studying martial arts is ideal for young children as it provides them with an ...
Jammin’ on the James
Wilton House Museum 215 S. Wilton Rd., Richmond, VAOn the second Saturday of each month this summer for an outdoor concert at Wilton, featuring local bands Sharkk Heartt and Sam Rae, Cary Street Ramblers, and 64 Crayons. Pack ...
Sensory Friendly Night
Children's Museum of Richmond, Chesterfield 6629 Lake Harbour Dr., Midlothian, VA, United StatesA night for families with children with disabilities on the third Friday of each month. Families can register in advance via the link or can register in-person upon arrival. A ...
Outdoor Summer Performance Series
Children's Museum of Richmond, Downtown 2626 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VACome to the museum for a fun Saturday morning and be entertained. Enjoy the splash pad or sit under the shade and enjoy Richmond’s finest family entertainment. Free with museum ...
World War II in the Pacific Weekend
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VAThis living history event brings to life the experiences of fighting in the Pacific Theater and the home front during World War II. Guests will have the chance to learn ...
Camera to Canvas
Willow Oaks Country Club 6228 Forest Hill Ave, RichmondFor 50 years, the James River Park System has inspired countless hikers, climbers, paddlers, and lovers of nature. It has also inspired many of the region’s artists – especially FOJRP ...
Hands On History Day
Stratford Hall 483 Great House Road, Stratford, VAExperience Stratford Hall and its people through the lenses of history, science, and culture. Spend the day exploring the historic area while participating in special activities provided by their education ...