Museums & Exhibits
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African Drumming Workshop
Children's Museum of Richmond, Downtown 2626 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VAKojjo from Heritage Village will lead an African drumming workshop in the Playhouse. Free with museum admission. ...
Civil War Roundtable: Victims for the Grave
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VAExplore the life, death, and legacy of the speaker’s fourth great-grandfather, Corporal Robert Henry Gwynn of the 26th Virginia Infantry. When the Civil War erupted, Gwynn was one of roughly ...
Fall Home School Open House
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VAHomeschoolers are invited to a day of outer space activities and free gallery admission. They will also be joined by their friends at NASA Wallops Flight Facility to host a ...
Draw the Music
Children's Museum of Richmond, Chesterfield 6629 Lake Harbour Dr., Midlothian, VA, United StatesUse markers, crayons, and pastels while listening to classical music for inspiration. This event is ideal for ages 3 to 8 years. This event is free with Museum admission. ...
Draw the Music
Children's Museum of Richmond, Downtown 2626 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VAUse markers, crayons, and pastels while listening to classical music for inspiration. This event is ideal for ages 3 to 8 years. This event is free with Museum admission. ...
Fall ’23 Premiere
VCU institute for Contemporary Art 601 W Broad St, RichmondCelebrate the unveiling of the ICA’s Fall 2023 season as they debut Paul Chan: Breathers and Morgan Bassichis: More Little Ditties. ...
Gallery 5 Presents an Incanto Evening of Music
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden 1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VALive music from Jonathan Brown, Chris and Trey of Dharma Bombs, and The Sweet Potatoes. While you’re there, explore the many vendors curated by Richmond Moon Market., dedicated to showcasing ...
Pitt, Peale & the Patriots Symposium
Stratford Hall 483 Great House Road, Stratford, VAA multidiscipline symposium on Charles Willson Peale’s full-length portrait of William Pitt. A cocktail reception at the Inn at Montross will follow with the opportunity to view the original portrait. ...
Virginia Distilled
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VAThis event will feature samples of spirits produced by distillers from around the Commonwealth with live music, food trucks, and after-hours access to the museum’s newest exhibition, Apollo: When We ...
Light & Shadow Art
Children's Museum of Richmond, Chesterfield 6629 Lake Harbour Dr., Midlothian, VA, United StatesExplore making art with light and shadows. This event is ideal for ages 4 to 8 years old. This event is free with Museum admission. ...
Light & Shadow Art
Children's Museum of Richmond, Downtown 2626 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VAExplore making art with light and shadows. This event is ideal for ages 4 to 8 years old. This event is free with Museum admission. ...
Special Nights
Children's Museum of Richmond, Downtown 2626 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VAA night for families with children with disabilities. A cool down room will be available and sensory supports provided. Please register to attend on the museum's website. Registration opens one ...
Meet & Draw a Parrot
Children's Museum of Richmond, Chesterfield 6629 Lake Harbour Dr., Midlothian, VA, United StatesObserve a real Green-Cheek Conure named QQ and create art based on him. This event is ideal for ages 4 to 8 years. This event is free with Museum admission. ...
Meet & Draw a Parrot
Children's Museum of Richmond, Downtown 2626 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VAObserve a real Green-Cheek Conure named QQ and create art based on him. This event is ideal for ages 4 to 8 years. This event is free with Museum admission. ...
Hispanic Heritage Month Crafts
Children's Museum of Richmond, All Locations 2626 West Broad Street, Richmond, VACelebrate with cultural crafts all day in the Art Studio, by making Mexican tissue paper flowers, weavings, and Colombian molas. This event is ideal for ages 4 to 8 years. ...
Hispanic Heritage Month Crafts
Children's Museum of Richmond, Chesterfield 6629 Lake Harbour Dr., Midlothian, VA, United StatesCelebrate with cultural crafts all day in the Art Studio, by making Mexican tissue paper flowers, weavings, and Colombian molas. This event is ideal for ages 4 to 8 years. This event is free with Museum admission. ...
Playhouse Bilingual Story Time
Children's Museum of Richmond, Downtown 2626 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VASing, dance, read and learn Spanish. This event is free with Museum admission. ...
Hands On History Day
Stratford Hall 483 Great House Road, Stratford, VAThe childhood home of the only two brothers to sign the Declaration of Independence, Stratford Hall represents an important time and place in our country’s history. Be inspired by it's ...
Draw the Story
Children's Museum of Richmond, Chesterfield 6629 Lake Harbour Dr., Midlothian, VA, United StatesAges 3 to 8 use markers, crayons, and pastels while listening to classic children’s stories read aloud for inspiration. This event is free with Museum admission. ...
Bilingual Story Time
Children's Museum of Richmond, Chesterfield 6629 Lake Harbour Dr., Midlothian, VA, United StatesA bilingual story time. Sing, dance, read, and learn Spanish. This event is free with Museum admission. ...
Draw the Story
Children's Museum of Richmond, Downtown 2626 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VAAges 3 to 8 use markers, crayons, and pastels while listening to classic children’s stories read aloud for inspiration. This event is free with Museum admission. ...
Wild Kratts: Creature Power!
Science Museum of Virginia 2500 W Broad St, Richmond, VA, United StatesGet transported to the Wild Kratts world, where creature adventures and wide-ranging STEM experiences abound. This features diverse environments that immerse children and families in explorations of animals, habitats, and ...
Teacher Open House
Science Museum of Virginia 2500 W Broad St, Richmond, VA, United StatesField trip season is near. This Teacher Open House is a pre-registered event that invites teachers to learn about group programming and be wowed by all the Science Museum has ...
Rail Safety Week
Children's Museum of Richmond, Downtown 2626 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VAVirginia Operation Lifesaver help us honor Rail Safety Week with tips for children and their families on the importance of safe behaviors near railroad tracks. Stop by the Amtrak Exhibit ...
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 ...
Paranormal Investigation
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VAJoin Commonwealth Researchers of the Paranormal (C.R.O.P.) for an exclusive investigation of Pamplin Historical Park and the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier. Not recommended for children under the ...
Carytown Walking Tour
Byrd Theatre 2908 West Cary Street, Richmond, VA, United StatesA commercial district known as the “mile of style,” Carytown is also beloved for the businesses, people, and places that have supported Richmond’s LGBTQ+ community from the 1970’s to the ...
Wayward Bill Bluegrass Band
Children's Museum of Richmond, Chesterfield 6629 Lake Harbour Dr., Midlothian, VA, United StatesThe Wayward Bill Bluegrass Band will lead a show and tell on traditional bluegrass instruments. Free with museum admission. ...
Wayward Bill Bluegrass Band
Children's Museum of Richmond, Downtown 2626 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VAThe Wayward Bill Bluegrass Band will lead a show and tell of traditional bluegrass instruments. Free with museum admission. ...
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, ...
