Give Every Child Access to Learn through Play

The Children's Museum strives to provide every child with the chance to play, learn, and explore in a stimulating, hands-on environment. 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.

Your gift to the Children's Museum's Access for All program will directly benefit children from low-income households in our community:

• $80 provides a group visit for a daycare center serving low-income children
• $149 provides an economically challenged family with a one-year membership
• $324 provides an educational field trip for two Head Start classes
• $1,000 allows an entire grade level from a low-income neighborhood to visit the museum and participate in an educational program

Did you know we have a life-sized cow at the downtown museum that kids can actually milk! She teaches children how certain food products come from animals.

We need your help giving our beloved bovine friend a name! She told us her top three choices now you pick your favorite! Your donation of $5 per vote supports the Access for All program and she will be udderly grateful to you!

Did you know we have a life-sized cow at the downtown museum that kids can actually milk! She teaches children how certain food products come from animals.

We need your help giving our beloved bovine friend a name! She told us her top three choices now you pick your favorite! Your donation of $5 per vote supports the Access for All program and she will be udderly grateful to you!

Did you know we have a life-sized cow at the downtown museum that kids can actually milk! She teaches children how certain food products come from animals.

We need your help giving our beloved bovine friend a name! She told us her top three choices now you pick your favorite! Your donation of $5 per vote supports the Access for All program and she will be udderly grateful to you!

Enjoy a private meet and greet with Seymour the Children's Museum's beloved mascot! You and your group (up to 5 people) can meet with Seymour, pose for photos, and snag some awesome CMoR merch!

What's included:

• 15-minute private meet & greet with Seymour for up to 5 people
• Complimentary admission to the museum on the day of your Meet & Greet
• One carousel ride for each member of your group on the day of your Meet & Greet
• A Seymour plush for each child in your group

*Day and time of Meet & Greet subject to Seymour's availability

Enjoy a private meet and greet with Seymour the Children's Museum's beloved mascot! You and your group (up to 5 people) can meet with Seymour, pose for photos, and snag some awesome CMoR merch!

What's included:

• 15-minute private meet & greet with Seymour for up to 5 people
• Complimentary admission to the museum on the day of your Meet & Greet
• One carousel ride for each member of your group on the day of your Meet & Greet
• A Seymour plush for each child in your group

*Day and time of Meet & Greet subject to Seymour's availability

Your little one will have the opportunity to race against the clock and collect as many Children's Museum gift shop items as their little arms can carry - all in 60 seconds! This experience also includes a family 4 pack of tickets to the museum!

Offer Expires October 31, 2025.

Your little one will have the opportunity to race against the clock and collect as many Children's Museum gift shop items as their little arms can carry - all in 60 seconds! This experience also includes a family 4 pack of tickets to the museum!

Offer Expires October 31, 2025.

Enjoy 2 hours of private playtime at the Children's Museum's splash pad SplashMor! This amazing opportunity also includes access to all of The Back Yard play areas! Please note that the museum is closed on Mondays and no indoor exhibits will be available for play.

• Up to 20 people (children and adults)
• Can be scheduled Mondays only, between 9:30am and 7:30pm
• Offer valid between June 2, 2025-August 25, 2025 (holidays excluded)

Enjoy 2 hours of private playtime at the Children's Museum's splash pad SplashMor! This amazing opportunity also includes access to all of The Back Yard play areas! Please note that the museum is closed on Mondays and no indoor exhibits will be available for play.

• Up to 20 people (children and adults)
• Can be scheduled Mondays only, between 9:30am and 7:30pm
• Offer valid between June 2, 2025-August 25, 2025 (holidays excluded)

Be our guest and enjoy unlimited carousel rides and all these other amazing perks for one year!

What's included:

• Unlimited Museum Admissions for 2 Legal Guardians and up to 6 Children in the same household + 2 Additional Named Adults to both museums for an entire year!
• Early Registration for Events & Programs, including Legendary Santa
• 20% Off Gift Shop Purchases
• 20% Off Birthday Parties
• 20% Off Baby Showers
• Special Members Only Preview for New Exhibits
• ACM Reciprocal Membership
• PassPlay Rewards Program Access
• FREE and Unlimited Carousel Rides at the Downtown Location
• Loads and loads of revolving and smiling!

*Offer expires October 31, 2025

Be our guest and enjoy unlimited carousel rides and all these other amazing perks for one year!

What's included:

• Unlimited Museum Admissions for 2 Legal Guardians and up to 6 Children in the same household + 2 Additional Named Adults to both museums for an entire year!
• Early Registration for Events & Programs, including Legendary Santa
• 20% Off Gift Shop Purchases
• 20% Off Birthday Parties
• 20% Off Baby Showers
• Special Members Only Preview for New Exhibits
• ACM Reciprocal Membership
• PassPlay Rewards Program Access
• FREE and Unlimited Carousel Rides at the Downtown Location
• Loads and loads of revolving and smiling!

*Offer expires October 31, 2025

Would you like to send a special holiday message to your friends and family this year? Surprise the family with big news or the kids with a holiday treat, or just send warm wishes to all! CMoR will include a half-page ad in the 2024 official print program!

Offer Includes:

• 4-Color Half-Page Ad- 5"w x 4.25"h ($400 value)
• Design assistance available if needed

*all ads must be approved by CMoR

* artwork due by October 31, 2024

Over 25,000 children and caregivers visit the museum during Legendary Santa between the day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve! The official Legendary Santa program is distributed to all families while they wait in line to see the big man himself.

Do you have a business, initiative, or event you would like to promote? CMoR will include your ad in the 2024 official program!

• 4-Color Half-Page Ad- 5"w x 4.25"h ($400 value)
• Recognition in the community as a supporter of early childhood education and a beloved Richmond tradition
• Exposure to families, corporate groups, and non-profits attending Legendary Santa

*all ads must be approved by CMoR

* artwork due by October 31, 2024

Celebrate with a birthday party at the Children's Museum of Richmond's Chesterfield location for up to 20 guests (adults and children combined)!

Perks include:

• Private room for your birthday party
• All day play at the museum
• $100 gift card towards sweet treats for your celebration (Exclusive benefit not included in standard birthday packages)
• An appearance by Seymour the Dinosaur (Exclusive benefit not included in standard birthday packages!)
• Option for 25% discount on Marco's Pizza

Don't miss your chance to have an unforgettable birthday party the Children's Museum!

Each year, Legendary Santa makes his debut at the museum the day after Thanksgiving. This highly anticipated event truly kicks off the holiday season.

Be the first to share your Christmas wishes so Santa can pass along the message to his elves! This exclusive offer will guarantee your family (up to 12 people) to be the VERY FIRST to see him once his sleigh arrives in Santa Land. You will also receive the Deluxe Package of photos to remember your family's visit to Legendary Santa.

Valid on Friday, November 29, 2024 at 8am.

Our furry family members love Legendary Santa too! Don't miss the chance to bring your pup to meet the big guy himself, who knows what they'll ask for. Humans also welcome!

• One visit with Legendary Santa for up to 6 people and 2 doggies
• Deluxe Package of photos to commemorate your visit
• 2 Fawn Bucks per child and dog
• Must be scheduled for the final visit of the day between December 15th-22nd (5:00 pm Sundays, or 8:00 pm Monday-Saturday), on a mutually agreed date.

The Pretend Again: A Grown-Up Night at the Museum Gala is CMoR's signature fundraising event and the best ticket in town! The evening includes delicious local eats and drinks, lively entertainment, exciting fundraising games, and plenty of opportunities for adults to feel like a kid again in the vibrant environment of the Children's Museum of Richmond!

Your VIP package includes:

• 4 tickets to the Pretend Again Gala ($500 value)
• 4 game tickets
• 4 swag bags of CMoR goodies

The 2024 Pretend Again Gala is on Friday March 21st at 7pm.

Legendary Santa will celebrate his 88th year as a Richmond tradition this holiday season and now your family has the opportunity to have milk and cookies with the big guy himself!

Package Includes:

• Private visit with Legendary Santa and the Snow Queen for up to 15 guests
• Sweets and treats for sharing
• Complimentary picture packages
• Personalized copies of a holiday book for each child, which will be read aloud by Santa
• 2 Fawn Shop Bucks per child

Valid only for the 2024 holiday season on the evening of Sunday, December 1st, 5:30pm.