Known for its very rich history and its role in the Civil War, the capital city of Richmond in Virginia surely has something to offer for everyone. For history enthusiasts, you will surely love to visit some of the historic places related to the American Revolution such as St. John’s Church, American Civil War Museum, and Virginia Historical Society. There are also some other places of interest to visit such as craft breweries, amazing restaurants, natural parks, and have some water fun at the James River. Kids will also have something enjoyable to do while in the city. Here the top children’s museums in Richmond, Virginia where you and your kids will surely have fun.
1. Science Museum of Virginia
Dedicated to inspiring everyone to improve their lives using science, Science Museum of Virginia opens its doors to everyone, especially children, to learn more about science. Since it was founded by the Virginia General Assembly in the 70s, the museum has indeed made learning more fun and interactive through its informative exhibits, ancient artifacts, and several other technologies. Kids will surely learn more about science and even be curious about its branches, especially as they enter the museum’s permanent exhibitions about anatomy, astronomy, electricity, geography, and many more.
Science Museum of Virginia
Address: 2500 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220, United States
Website: Science Museum of Virginia
Opening hours: 9:30am - 5pm (daily)
Price: From 10 USD
2. Children's Museum Short Pump
Of course, no visit to Richmond won’t be complete without exploring one of its malls and shopping for stuff. But why don’t you shoot two birds with one stone as you visit Short Pump Town Center and take your kids to Children’s Museum Short Pump at the same time? Your kids will surely enjoy spending their day at the 8,500-square foot (790-square meter) children’s museum and fun place. The museum features a performance stage, an art studio, a gigantic Light Bright Wall, and several displays and exhibits that your kids will surely have fun and learn at.
Children's Museum Short Pump
Address: 11800 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23233, United States
Website: Children’s Museum Short Pump
Opening hours: 9:30am - 5pm (daily)
Price: 9 USD
3. Children’s Museum of Richmond
Let your kids experience one of the most exciting, fun, and innovative children’s museums in the whole East Coast by bringing them to The Children’s Museum of Richmond. Kids are allowed to touch everything in the museum, making them more curious and getting them to learn more about the stuff exhibited there. They will surely be entertained with the museum’s interactive plays, shadow plays, experiments in the inventor’s lab, performances at the playhouse, activities like building sandcastles in the backyard, and many more. Children’s Museum of Richmond is also home to the only legendary Santa Claus and the festive Genworth Holiday Village which only opens during the holidays.
Children’s Museum of Richmond
Address: 2626 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220, United States
Website: Children’s Museum of Richmond
Opening hours: 9:30am - 5pm (daily)
Price: 9 USD
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4. Richmond National Battlefield Park’s Civil War Visitor Center
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Housed on one of the original buildings in the historic Tredegar Iron Works, Richmond National Battlefield Park’s Civil War Visitor Center has everything you need to know about the Civil War and the involvement of the city of Richmond in it. In fact, this place has witnessed the war itself during those times. The museum features maps, videos, presentations, and explains the most significant battles during the Civil War that occurred in the city. It is also home to the John H. Motley Collection, one of the most important collections of African-American military paraphernalia in the whole United States. Aside from the visitor center, guests can also explore more of the park which features the hospital, important spots during the war, and even antique weapons.
Richmond National Battlefield Park’s Civil War Visitor Center
Address: 470 Tredegar St, Richmond, VA 23219, United States
Website: Richmond National Battlefield Park’s Civil War Visitor Center
Opening hours: 9am - 4:30pm (daily)
5. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
First opened in 1936, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts has been home to some of the nation’s most important pieces of art. In fact, its permanent collection features over 33,000 works of art that encompass more than 5,000 years of history. Some of the collections are about Art Nouveau, Art Deco, English silver, Asian art, Faberge, and of course, American and African Art. Until now, the museum is still dedicated to collecting, preserving, showcasing, and encouraging everyone, including kids, to study everything about arts. When you are in Richmond, make sure that you and your kids visit Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, one of the largest comprehensive art museums in the whole United States.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Address: 200 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23220, United States
Website: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Opening hours: Sat - Tue: 10am - 5pm; Wed - Fri: 10am - 9pm
Price: Free general admission
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6. Children's Museum Chesterfield
Enjoy endless fun with your kids by visiting Children’s Museum Chesterfield. The museum features a number of interactive exhibits where kids can experience learning by playing. Let your kids do what they want at the Children’s Museum art studio, a transportation station with a real fire truck and city bus, a kid-friendly climbing wall, and many more. All of the hands-on and learning innovations in this children’s museum do accord with Virginia’s Standards of Learning, Virginia’s Foundation Blocks for Early Learning, and NAEYC Standards so you are assured that your kid learns as he enjoys and has fun with the other kids.
Children's Museum Chesterfield
Address: 6629 Lake Harbour Dr, Midlothian, VA 23112, United States
Website: Children’s Museum Chesterfield
Opening hours: 9:30am - 5pm (daily)
Price: 9 USD
7. Children's Museum Fredericksburg
Let your kids experience a one-of-a-kind learning and fun as they visit the Children’s Museum of Richmond. Kids get to play, climb, make, explore, and interact with the other kids as they learn about different stuff. This non-profit organization offers a very innovative and creative learning experience for kids of all ages. They offer different activities, exhibits, and programs that nurture and motivate kids to be creative, curious, and explore more of the things around them. Some of their very engaging exhibits include the “Fantastic Future Me” where kids can see and explore what the future holds them. Kids can also have fun on their interactive Everbrite light wall, draw and create stuff in their art studio, and climb at their 10-foot (3.05-meter) tire tower.
Children's Museum Fredericksburg
Address: 1275 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, United States
Website: Children’s Museum Fredericksburg
Opening hours: 9:30am - 5pm (daily)
Price: 9 USD
Have fun and explore Richmond with your kids
With the very rich history, important events, and prized possessions that the city of Richmond has to offer, it is very important that you and your kids can see them unfold in front of you. So, visit Richmond very soon and make sure to know the history of the city and the Civil War while learning and having fun with your little ones. Enjoy Richmond!
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