For decades, Edith Keesee Shelton (1899-1989) took numerous photographs documenting Richmond. She focused primarily on the downtown districts of Carver and Jackson Ward in the 1950s. Now using captivating images from Shelton to examine mid-20th century Richmond neighborhoods.

VMFA presents Virginia Arcadia: The Natural Bridge in American Art. Explore the artistic legacy of an iconic natural wonder. Depicted and celebrated for centuries, the Natural Bridge is the Shenandoah Valley’s breathtaking centerpiece—a towering, primeval witness to human history and…

A touring exhibition that uses immersive experiences and multimedia activities to raise awareness about mental illness. Free with Science Museum of Virginia admission. Open Wednesdays through Sundays, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Read the RFM review here.

Sign up for this summer reading program. Virtual/hybrid programs include “Storytime @ Home” videos, Virginia Living Museum, and Eyes of the Wild Zoom presentations, Rainbow Puppets videos, fun take and make kits, and more. Reach your reading goal and win…

This year’s event will consist of both physical lemonade stands and three interactive challenges encouraging a safe and fun environment for family, friends, business colleagues, and more. Benefits ASK Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Clinic at Children's Hospital of Richmond at…

The world’s first exhibition showcasing the newly revised tyrannosaur family tree – comes crashing into the Museum, giving you the chance to learn more about the entire tyrannosaur clan. An additional ticket will be required for admission. Museum members receive…

Have you ever wondered what a baby dragonfly looks like? Or where butterflies go in the rain? Visit Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden to learn the answers to these questions and more, as they reveal the secret lives of bugs.

The theme of “Restore” is being used to highlight the healing powers of nature and the interconnectedness of people, plants, and water. Native plants, water conservation, and themes related to health and wellness with a focus on community will be…

Organized by the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, this investigates the aesthetic impulses of early 20th-century Black culture that have proved ubiquitous to the southern region of the United States.

The Garden features an educational display of live insects and other invertebrates, highlighting the fascinating life details of critters found in your yard, neighborhood, or local park. Included with regular Garden admission. Advanced online tickets are required.   Saturday –…

Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a play. Thurs, Sat, Sun | 7:30pm Twelfth Night Shakespeare’s hilarious tale of unrequited love crackles with quick wit and gender-bending hijinks. Stranded on the coast of Illyria, Viola assumes the disguise…