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RVA Offers Indoor Fun, Variety for Children

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Lindsay Garrison

On cold, wintery or rainy days, parents of young children search for activities to keep their kids active and to burn some of their energy. 

The Richmond area offers many engaging indoor choices for families.  From observing animals to exploring the local train station, the options are exciting for young children. Check websites and/or call these fun attractions to verify information is correct.

Robins Nature Center at Maymont

(2201 Shields Lake Drive; Richmond, VA): The facility is completely hands-on to allow for learning through play. Children love watching the lizards, snakes, turtles, fish and the star of the Nature Center, Louie, the otter.  Burn energy climbing up and down the 34 foot River Reach as many times as possible during your visit.  

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Hands on learning at the Science Museum of Virginia. Photo credit: Lindsay Garrison

Science Museum of Virginia

(2500 West Broad St; Richmond, VA): is interactive and exciting. Test those soccer skills, race a cheetah, create projects in the makerspace, or play air hockey against a robot.  While visiting, enjoy a show at the Dome.  

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There is lots of space to move and vehicles to explore at the Keystone Antique Truck and Tractor Museum in Colonial Heights. Photo credit: Lindsay Garrison

Keystone Antique Truck and Tractor Museum

(880 W Roslyn Road; Colonial Heights, VA): in Colonial Heights is a short drive from Richmond. From bicycles to John Deere tractors, children who love things that go will be enamored.  Little learners will experience how transportation has evolved over time while exploring the many spacious rooms of the museum. 

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Soak in history and architecture at the Main Street Train Station. Photo credit: Lindsay Garrison

Main Street Station

(1500 E Main Street; Richmond, VA) : holds history and fun for older and younger children. There are historical signs and stories downstairs, as well as a Virginia LOVEwork sign.  Check out the beautiful marble floors upstairs along with more relics telling the story of Richmond’s railroad history.  View the Amtrak schedule in advance to be sure to see a train while there. Daily 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

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Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

(200 N Arthur Ashe Blvd; Richmond, VA): offers opportunities for all ages to experience art, culture and history. Bring along a sketch pad and colored pencils, and walk the museum choosing favorite pieces to replicate.  Younger children will enjoy quick scavenger hunt questions, like finding the painting with the animals, or the one with the most colors. FREE 

Here in Richmond we are lucky to have many ways to keep children engaged and having fun through these long winter months.

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Want more ideas of things to do with kids? See more family friendly things to do in and around Richmond.

Want more ideas of things to do with kids? See more family friendly things to do in and around Richmond.

Lindsay Garrison, your RVA on the Cheap editor

Lindsay Garrison loves Richmond and is proud to raise her own family here. As a teacher for 12 years, she learned how to save, budget and stretch every penny. Additionally, she led groups of students to Europe annually, and took great pride in planning affordable, fun-filled trips. She transferred those skills to her daily life and shares them with readers of RVA on the Cheap. Lindsay utilizes RVA on the Cheap to make enriching life experiences accessible to all. Check her instagram: rva.familyfun for more affordable family adventures!

 

 

 

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