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Apollo: When We Went To The Moon
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VAThe exhibition chronicles the timeline from the beginning of the Space Race – a time when the U.S. and Soviet Union competed over their accomplishments in space exploration – to ...
Moon to Mars
Children's Museum of Richmond, Downtown 2626 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VABlast off with Moon to Mars, in this new interactive STEAM exhibit that transports children to the out-of-this-world experiences in space travel. The exhibit features replicas of the Orion spacecraft, ...
Space: An Out-of-Gravity Experience
Science Museum of Virginia 2500 W Broad St, Richmond, VA, United StatesUsing hands-on and large-scale interactive exhibits and multimedia components, explore the solutions that will shape our future in space. This touring exhibition gives you a glimpse of the challenges and ...
M&T Bank Butterflies LIVE!
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden 1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VATropical and native beauties, fascinating and showy, transform the Conservatory’s North Wing into a wonderland of vibrant colors…captivating sights…and extraordinary discoveries. Every butterfly is different, as is every visit. Please ...
Art of Freedom II Exhibition
Black History Museum of Virginia 122 W. Leigh Street, RichmondShowcases creations done by Virginia-born or Virginia-based artists comprised of pieces from painters, sculptors, illustrators, photographers, original printmakers, fabric artis, glass and wood artisans, jewelry designers and crafters. Visitors are ...
Walking Tours
The Valentine 1015 East Clay Street, Richmond, VA, United StatesExperienced tour guides teach about Richmond history during a variety of tours. ...
Curiosity Camp Out
Science Museum of Virginia 2500 W Broad St, Richmond, VA, United StatesAn unforgettable night full of exploration and adventure. Instead of spending the night inside the Science Museum, they’re moving the fun outdoors. ...
Walking Tours
The Valentine 1015 East Clay Street, Richmond, VA, United StatesExperienced tour guides teach about Richmond history during a variety of tours. No tours on June 11. ...
Front Lawn Fun
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VAPlay with colonial-era replicas of games, as well as take part in slinky races down the front steps, giant checkers on the lawn, and even try your luck in getting ...
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. Children will dress up ...
Pet Connect
Children's Museum of Richmond, Chesterfield 6629 Lake Harbour Dr., Midlothian, VA, United StatesChanel Moses from Richmond SPCA, will lead this series each month. Each month’s topic will focus on how you and your little ones can safely interact with an unknown dog. ...
The Valentine Admission
The Valentine 1015 East Clay Street, Richmond, VA, United StatesEnjoy free admission to the museum every Thursday, and make sure to stay after hours for Extra Thursdays events and tours. ...
Stories at the Museum
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VAAimed at elementary learners, this educator-led program will feature a read-aloud story time in one of the related museum galleries, paired with a craft activity. ...
Flowers After 5
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden 1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VAStroll through the gardens, listen to relaxing live music, and enjoy food and drinks. Starts May 18. Repeats Thursdays through September 7 ...
Clay Animals
Children's Museum of Richmond, Chesterfield 6629 Lake Harbour Dr., Midlothian, VA, United StatesPractice thinking in 3-D by creating animals inspired by a story. All materials will be provided. This event is ideal for ages 3 to 8 years old. This event is ...
Special Nights
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. A cool down room will be available and sensory supports provided. Please register on the ...
Father’s Day Card Making
Children's Museum of Richmond, All Locations 2626 West Broad Street, Richmond, VAShow your love for any and all kinds of fathers on Father’s Day and drop by the Art Studio to make cards for the role models in your life. Envelopes ...
Celebrate African & African American Art: Art + Community
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United StatesCelebrate art and community as VMFA opens two exhibitions — “Whitfield Lovell: Passages” and “Benjamin Wigfall and Communications Village.” Admission to both exhibitions will be free the entire day on ...
Front Lawn Fun
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VAPlay with colonial-era replica games, as well as take part in slinky races down the front steps, giant checkers on the lawn, and even try your luck in getting George ...
Front Lawn Fun
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VAToys like Jacks, Jacob’s Ladders, and YoYos have been found around the world for thousands of years. Play with colonial-era replicas of these games, as well as take part in ...
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. Children will dress up ...
Fidos After 5
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden 1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VAThe Garden partners with the Richmond SPCA on these special nights when leashed dogs are allowed. Suggested $2 “pet admission” benefits Richmond SPCA. May 25; June 8 & 22; July ...
Kiln Clay Workshop Chesterfield
Children's Museum of Richmond, Chesterfield 6629 Lake Harbour Dr., Midlothian, VA, United StatesCreate clay pinch pots which will be kiln-fired and available to take home after 7 days from the workshop. All materials will be provided. This event is ideal for ages ...
Bilingual Story Time
Children's Museum of Richmond, Chesterfield 6629 Lake Harbour Dr., Midlothian, VA, United StatesSing, dance, read, and learn Spanish. This event is free with Museum admission. ...
DesignRVA: An Annual Community Day
The Branch Museum of Architecture and Design 2501 Monument Avenue, Richmond, VAA first-ever hands-on community day where children and their families can imagine and build elements of a neighborhood to create Richmond spaces to live, learn, work, and play. ...
Freedom on the Capital Trail – History Walking Tour
The Valentine 1015 East Clay Street, Richmond, VA, United StatesIn partnership with Virginia Capital Trail Foundation, join Richmond’s most experienced guides for a Shockoe Bottom tour starting on the Capital Trail. ...
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. Children will dress up ...
Bilingual Story Time
Children's Museum of Richmond, Chesterfield 6629 Lake Harbour Dr., Midlothian, VA, United StatesSing, dance, read, and learn Spanish. This event is free with Museum admission. ...
First Fridays at VMHC
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VAThe museum will stay open later for this family-friendly event. Between 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm, the museum will offer free admission to the galleries, specials in the Café, access ...
Hauntings at Berkeley
Berkeley Plantation 12602 Harrison Landing Road, Charles City, VA, United StatesA special tour with stories of Berkeley's paranormal activities. This is a fun and historical tour for the entire family. Reservations required. Repeats Fridays in July. ...
