Childrens Museum Of Richmond
We inspire growth in all children by engaging families in learning through play.
Since 1981, the Children’s Museum has provided interactive programs, exhibits, and services for children that integrate early childhood development, parent education, and literacy. As the first cultural organization that many children visit, CMoR creates innovative learning experiences for all children and complements the educational efforts made in school systems, child care centers, and homes.
Financials
Programs
Book Bank
The Children’s Book Bank helps to ensure that all children have quality books in their home, have the pride of book ownership, and have opportunities to read and be read to. The Book Bank program supports school readiness and literacy development in children and enables community partners to better support our children through the gift of like-new books.
Access for All
The museum’s doors are open so that all children in the community can benefit from fun, educational activities such as an afternoon in the art studio, story time with a volunteer, or a quality SOL-based field trip about simple machines. With contributions from the community, the Access for All program works with schools and non-profit organizations to provide admission, membership, and program tuition for children, families, and school groups who could not otherwise visit the museum.
Volunteering + Events
Legendary Santa Fawn Shop
Come be a part of one of Richmond’s best holiday traditions – Legendary Santa at the Children’s Museum! The Fawn Shop is a “secret shop” where kids can shop for their friends and families with the help of volunteers, while their loved ones wait outside. The Fawn Shop runs Black Friday through Christmas Eve. More information about shift times will be available on HandsOn Greater Richmond as the event nears. Email [email protected] for more information.
Folk Fest
The Richmond Folk Festival returns this year for its 19th anniversary on October 13-15, 2023! Join the Children’s Museum of Richmond in the Family Zone, where volunteers will run activity tables, manage yard games, and engage with families. More information about shift times will be available on HandsOn Greater Richmond as the event nears. Email [email protected] for more information.
I See Me Play in RVA!
A free family community event held annually at the end of April. Volunteers are needed at registration check-in and in children's activity zones! More information about shift times will be available on HandsOn Greater Richmond as the event nears. Email [email protected] for more information.
