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Discounts and Special Events at the Children’s Museum of Richmond

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Dina Weinstein

The Children’s Museum of Richmond (CMOR) is open for play and discovery, offering one-of-a-kind experiences for your family. Children can climb, create, explore, and play their way to a lifetime of learning. Read our review on how play is fundamental at the Children’s Museum of Richmond. You and your kids can  Learn about farm life through Chesterfield Children’s Museum exhibit.

Bank of America Museums on Us CMOR

During the first full weekend of every month, Bank of America has offered cardholders FREE general admission to more than 225 cultural institutions in dozens of cities across the US where our customers live and work. The Children’s Museum of Richmond participates in Museums on Us. Visitors can present their card at the front desk when purchasing their tickets, or can use the code BAMER online to reserve tickets. Cardholders who reserve online must show their Bank of America card at check in. One free general admission is limited to individual cardholder at participating cultural institutions.

 
 
⭐️ Can’t make it to the Children’s Museum of Richmond? Check out their FREE PLAY AT HOME BLOG for ideas on parent and caregiver resources, activities and art projects.

SAVE ON ENTRY

The Children’s Museum participates in Museums for All. Guests who present their SNAP EBT card, EBT App, or WIC card will receive $2 admission for up to 4 individuals. Museums for All cannot be combined with any other offer, discount, or membership.

•Military Personnel (and their guests) always receive $1 off of daily admission price.

Children’s Museum of Richmond Members can access the museum all year for the cost of a membership fee. Scholarships are available.

 

•CMoR Downtown: 2626 West Broad St. • Richmond, VA 23220 • (804) 474-7063

•CMoR Chesterfield: 6629 Lake Harbour Dr. • Midlothian, VA 23112 • (804) 474-7075

 

Upcoming Events at CMoR

December 6, 15
Quilt Demo & Felt Squares– Chesterfield
Have you ever wondered how a sewing machine works? Join us from 10:30 am-11:30 am to watch how
a quilt is made and participate in a community art project by making your own quilt square from felt!
This event is ideal for ages 4-8 yrs. This event is free with Museum admission.
https://www.childrensmuseumofrichmond.org/events/quilt-demo-felt-squares-chesterfield/
https://www.childrensmuseumofrichmond.org/events/quilt-demo-felt-squares-chesterfield-2/

December 6, 19
Quilt Demo & Felt Squares– Downtown
Have you ever wondered how a sewing machine works? Join us from 1:30 pm-2:30 pm to watch how a
quilt is made and participate in a community art project by making your own quilt square from felt! This
event is ideal for ages 4-8 yrs. This event is free with Museum admission.
https://www.childrensmuseumofrichmond.org/events/quilt-demo-felt-squares-downtown/
https://www.childrensmuseumofrichmond.org/events/quilt-demo-felt-squares-downtown-2/

December 12
Mindful Breathing Activity-Downtown
Join us from 10:30 am-11:15 am for Mindful Breathing with Amanda Lynch. Amanda is an Author,
Speaker, and Trauma-Informed Care Specialist at Crater Health District and will lead us in a special
Mindfulness presentation on coping with Big Feelings for children. We all know the holidays can be
stressful and exciting all at the same time. This is as true for children as it is for adults. Amanda will help
us not only give voice to the big feelings but also find ways to manage and navigate those moments of
anxiety. This activity is free with Museum admission.
https://www.childrensmuseumofrichmond.org/events/mindful-breathing-activity-downtown/

December 13
Open Studio with Play Leader Kendall– Chesterfield
Need some help with a special project, or want to try out a new art material? Join us for open studio
time with our Play Leader Kendall to explore the wide world of art from 10:30 am-11:30 am. This event
is ideal for ages 4-8 yrs. This event is free with Museum admission.
https://www.childrensmuseumofrichmond.org/events/open-studio-with-play-leader-kendall-
chesterfield/

December 14
Mindful Breathing Activity-Chesterfield
Join us from 10:30 am-11:15 am for Mindful Breathing with Amanda Lynch. Amanda is an Author,
Speaker, and Trauma-Informed Care Specialist at Crater Health District and will lead us in a special
Mindfulness presentation on coping with Big Feelings for children. We all know the holidays can be
stressful and exciting all at the same time. This is as true for children as it is for adults. Amanda will help
us not only give voice to the big feelings but also find ways to manage and navigate those moments of
anxiety. This activity is free with Museum admission.
https://www.childrensmuseumofrichmond.org/events/mindful-breathing-activity-chesterfield/

December 20
Sheep to Sweater & Felting– Chesterfield
Have you ever wondered how sheep wool is turned into yarn and clothing? Join us from 10:30 am-11:30
am to learn about the process wool goes through, from sheep to sweater, and felt your own shapes!
This event is ideal for ages 3-8 yrs. This event is free with Museum admission.
https://www.childrensmuseumofrichmond.org/events/sheep-to-sweater-felting-chesterfield/
Sheep to Sweater & Felting– Downtown.

Have you ever wondered how sheep wool is turned into yarn and clothing? Join us from 1:30 pm-2:30
pm to learn about the process wool goes through, from sheep to sweater, and felt your own shapes!
This event is ideal for ages 3-8 yrs. This event is free with Museum admission.
https://www.childrensmuseumofrichmond.org/events/sheep-to-sweater-felting-downtown/

 

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Free admission for Bank of American customers
When
Monthly on the 2nd Monday (starting December 11, 2023)
Cost
 
What
Free admission for Bank of American customers
Where
Children’s Museum of Richmond

Children’s Museum of Richmond

2626 West Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 474-7062

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About Dina Weinstein

Dina Weinstein is a Richmond, Virginia based award-winning journalist who reports for numerous local and national outlets. Weinstein moved north from Miami, Florida where she worked mentoring young journalists as an advisor at the Miami Dade College student newspaper The Reporter. She is a Boston native and a proud graduate of Boston University School for the Arts and Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.

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