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The Left Brain/Right Brain: Intersection Art Exhibit
Weinstein JCC 5403 Monument Ave, Richmond, VA, United StatesThis invitational curated exhibit will showcase the work of science-minded professionals that are also artists. The Left Brain/Right Brain: Intersection exhibit will present the artwork of Ann S. Fulcher, MD; ...
National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) Dual Exhibit
The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen 2880 Mountain Rd, Glen Allen, VA, United StatesA dual exhibit. Mapping the Multiverse combines the works of ten artists from diverse Chinese backgrounds, this exhibition reflects the artist’s cross-cultural narratives and unfolds a dialogue about a shifting ...
Culture Fest Fridays: Lebanon
Children's Museum of Richmond, Downtown 2626 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VAA monthly cultural celebration for the entire family. Immerse yourself in diverse global cultures through live performances, culinary delights, and arts and crafts. Free with museum admission.April 5: Lebanon (Arab-American ...
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, ...
Kindergarten Readiness with CMoR
YMCA, Manchester 7540 Hull Street Road North, Richmond, VA, United StatesJoin the Children's Museum of Richmond's team at the Manchester YMCA for a fun and engaging school readiness experience. ...
I See Me Play in RVA!
City Stadium 3201 Maplewood Ave, RichmondThis annual event is designed by the Children’s Museum to make play more accessible to the community by bringing one-of-a-kind learning experiences and exhibit components beyond its walls for everyone ...
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. In the Playhouse kids ...
Special Focus Tour: Dining with Shakespeare
Agecroft Hall 4305 Sulgrave Rd., Richmond, VA, United StatesIn commemoration of the Bard, whose 460th birthday we mark this month, join tour guide Tracy Weldon for a look at culinary customs during Shakespeare’s lifetime in Elizabethan England. A ...
Becoming Citizens
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VAIn this 7–session course, museum staff will prepare students to successfully complete the U.S. citizenship test. Like other citizenship courses, students will learn the civics and history lessons necessary to ...
CultureFest Fridays
Children's Museum of Richmond, Downtown 2626 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VAImmerse yourself in the culture of Ireland through live performances, culinary delights, and arts and crafts. May 3: Philippines (Asian-American Heritage Month)June 7: Jamaica ...
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 ...
First Fridays at VMHC
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VAOn the first Friday of each month, the 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 ...
$10 Days at the Science Museum of Virginia
Science Museum of Virginia 2500 W Broad St, Richmond, VA, United StatesCelebrate Astronomy Day with admission to the Science Museum that's only $10 for everyone, regardless of ticket category. Free live astronomy shows at 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. that day. ...
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, ...
Modern Train Expo with River City 3 Railers
Children's Museum of Richmond, Downtown 2626 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VAExperience the joy of a model train in action, making its way through a miniature city. Free with museum admission. ...
Science After Dark: Prehistoric Party
Science Museum of Virginia 2500 W Broad St, Richmond, VA, United StatesCalling all future paleontologists. Explore ancient creatures, plants, and stars. Your family will dig all the hands-on activities. All activities and exhibitions are included with admission. Seating for live astronomy ...
5th Annual Breakthrough Car Show
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VAExperience the sights and sounds of elegant autos from yesteryear to the technologically advanced super cars of today at the historic Hart Farm. The Breakthrough Car Show is open to ...
Wine Thyme Spring Festival at Stratford Hall
Stratford Hall 483 Great House Road, Stratford, VAAn unforgettable celebration of spring, where locally-crafted food and beverages, live music, artisan vendors, and colonial history come together against the backdrop of the c. 1738 Great House. Early Bird ...
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 ...
Mother’s Day Peony Picnic
Historic Tuckahoe 12601 River Road, Richmond, Virginia, United StatesEnjoy the beautiful grounds and gardens of Tuckahoe during peony season. Bring your own picnic lunch, or grab some from a food truck, and celebrate mom with the whole family. ...
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 ...
Bella Ballerina Pop Up Dance Classes
Children's Museum of Richmond, Chesterfield 6629 Lake Harbour Dr., Midlothian, VA, United StatesPop-up ballet classes provided by Bella Ballerina. No registration is required. Free with museum admission. Repeats the third Thursday of each month through June. ...
Sensory Friendly Nights
Children's Museum of Richmond, Downtown 2626 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VAA 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 online or can register in-person upon arrival. ...
Special Focus Tour: Terms of Adornment – Jewelry Styles of Monarchs and Nobles
Agecroft Hall 4305 Sulgrave Rd., Richmond, VA, United StatesExplore their collection of portraits through the designs of jewelry and hats worn in English royal and aristocratic social circles during the Tudor and Stuart eras (1485-1711). Join tour guide ...
Curiosity Camp Out
Science Museum of Virginia 2500 W Broad St, Richmond, VA, United StatesA night full of exploration and adventure outdoors. Explorers are invited to grab their backpack, roll out their sleeping bag, pitch a tent, and join astronomy-themed STEM experiences. Campers will ...
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 ...
Spring Home School Open House
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VAHomeschoolers are invited to an open house to view the newest exhibition, "Julia Child: A Recipe for Life" and explore Virginia's food history. Please view the schedule of activities: Young ...
Animal Kingdom Opening Weekend
Science Museum of Virginia 2500 W Broad St, Richmond, VA, United StatesThe debut of the new giant screen film Animal Kingdom: A Tale of Six Families. On opening weekend the other Dome films are migrating back to the library to let ...