Open the Door to Learning Through Play

Every child deserves opportunities to learn, grow, and build confidence through play. Through CMoR's Access for All program, donor support helps remove financial barriers so more children, families, and school groups can experience the Museum.

Your gift can make an immediate difference:

• $67 provides a Museum visit for a child care center serving families with limited financial resources.
• $160 provides a scholarship family membership, offering a full year of learning through play.
• $335 provides Museum field trips for two Head Start classes.
• $500 puts 50 new books into the hands of children through CMoR's Book Bank.
• $1,335 brings an entire grade level to the Museum for a hands-on educational experience.

Stan the Tyrannosaurus Rex is getting ready for Halloween again, and he needs your help choosing the perfect costume!

Should Stan dress up as a spooky mummy? Vote for mummy...if you think he can reach the wrappings!

Stan the Tyrannosaurus Rex is getting ready for Halloween again, and he needs your help choosing the perfect costume!

How about a sparkly princess? Vote for princess...if you think Stan is ready to rule the Museum!

Stan the Tyrannosaurus Rex is getting ready for Halloween again, and he needs your help choosing the perfect costume!

How about a mighty superhero? Vote for superhero if you think he can be a prehistoric protector!

CBS 6 VIP Gift Basket Experience

Packed with Richmond favorites, this prize includes a $50 Blue Cow Ice Cream gift card, a $100 Lunch | Supper gift card, snacks, games, a Bluetooth radio, mugs, a charger, and plenty of CBS 6 swag. Then step behind the scenes with a VIP station tour for up to six guests and discover the excitement of local television firsthand. It's a rare opportunity to see the magic of CBS 6 up close while enjoying some of the city's favorite treats and treasures!

Thank you to CBS 6 for supporting families and inspiring playful learning at the Children's Museum!

Let your young artist create, explore, and see their artwork on display at the Children's Museum of Richmond!

This one-of-a-kind experience includes:

• A private recycled chandelier-making workshop for up to six guests with CMoR's Art Studio Educator, scheduled on a mutually agreed-upon date. All materials are included.
• Your child's finished chandelier displayed for one year in a shadow box at the entrance to CMoR's Downtown Art Studio, complete with a plaque featuring your child's name.
• A Featured Artist photo opportunity and CMoR social media spotlight celebrating your young artist and their finished chandelier.
• Six admission passes to Process Art Adventures, CMoR's weekly art program where children explore materials, experiment with techniques, and focus on the creative process, plus a full day of Museum play.
  • Tuesdays in Chesterfield 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm and Thursdays Downtown 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

A memorable opportunity for a young artist to create something all their own and proudly share it with thousands of Museum visitors throughout the year!

Enjoy a private meet and greet with Seymour the Children's Museum's beloved mascot! You and your group (up to 6 people, including adults and children) 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 6 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, 2027.

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, 2027.

Enjoy 2 hours of private playtime at the Children's Museum's splash pad, SplashMoR! This amazing opportunity also includes access to The Back Yard play areas! Please note indoor exhibits will not be available for play.

• Up to 20 people (children and adults)
• Can be scheduled Tuesday-Sunday Evenings 5:30pm -7:30pm or Mondays between 9:30am -7:30pm
• Offer valid between June 1, 2027-August 31, 2027 (holidays excluded)

Enjoy 2 hours of private playtime at the Children's Museum's splash pad, SplashMoR! This amazing opportunity also includes access to The Back Yard play areas! Please note indoor exhibits will not be available for play.

• Up to 20 people (children and adults)
• Can be scheduled Tuesday-Sunday Evenings 5:30pm -7:30pm or Mondays between 9:30am -7:30pm
• Offer valid between June 1, 2027-August 31, 2027 (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
• All the twirls, whirls, and magical memories you can handle!

*Offer expires October 31, 2027

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
• All the twirls, whirls, and magical memories you can handle!
  

*Offer expires October 31, 2027

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 available to 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? Or maybe you just want to send a special message to your family! CMoR will include your ad in the 2026 official program!

• Full-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 (more than 25,000 visitors annually)
• Design help available if needed
• Bonus: Your message may also be shared on the Legendary Santa Facebook page upon request

Artwork due by October 31, 2026. All ads subject to CMoR approval.

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 available to 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? Or maybe you just want to send a special message to your family! CMoR will include your ad in the 2026 official program!

• Full-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 (more than 25,000 visitors annually)
• Design help available if needed
• Bonus: Your message may also be shared on the Legendary Santa Facebook page upon request

Artwork due by October 31, 2026. All ads subject to CMoR approval.

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

Perks include:

• Party tables set up in a private party room just off the Museum's main lobby
• Free carousel ride for your party guests (Downtown Only) OR $100 gift card towards sweet treats for your celebration (Chesterfield Only). Exclusive benefit not included in standard birthday packages
• All day play at the museum
• Free swag bag with CMoR goodies and $20 gift certificate for birthday child. 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 off Marco's Pizza. (Valid at participating locations only)

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

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

Perks include:

• Party tables set up in a private party room just off the Museum's main lobby
• Free carousel ride for your party guests (Downtown Only) OR $100 gift card towards sweet treats for your celebration (Chesterfield Only). Exclusive benefit not included in standard birthday packages
• All day play at the museum
• Free swag bag with CMoR goodies and $20 gift certificate for birthday child. 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 off Marco's Pizza. (Valid at participating locations only)

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

Be our special guests at the 5th annual Pretend Again: A Grown-Up Night at the Museum Gala, CMoR's signature fundraising event-voted one of Richmond's Top 3 Best Charity Fundraising Events or Galas by Richmond magazine! 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 OR 6 CMoR admission passes

The 2027 Pretend Again Gala is on Friday, March 19th, at 7 p.m.

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!

Paws & Claus includes:

• 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
• Must be scheduled for the final visit of the day on Monday, November 30, at 5:00 pm

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!

Paws & Claus includes:

• 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
• Must be scheduled for the final visit of the day on Monday, December 7 at 5:00 pm

Legendary Santa will celebrate his 90th 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 2026 holiday season on the evening of Sunday, December 6th at 5:30 pm.

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 for this magical 90th season! You will also receive the Deluxe Package of photos to remember your family's visit to Legendary Santa.

Valid on Friday, November 27, 2026 at 10 am.

For generations, families have made Legendary Santa part of their holiday traditions at the Children's Museum of Richmond. This Christmas Eve, your family can be part of one of the season's most memorable moments: the very last visit with Legendary Santa before he heads off for his biggest night of the year!

This exclusive experience guarantees your family (up to 12 people) the last spot in line at 1 pm on Christmas Eve. Share your final Christmas wishes, snap a few special photos, and help send Legendary Santa on his way as he prepares for his Christmas Eve journey.

Your experience also includes the Deluxe Package of photos to capture this special holiday memory for years to come.

Valid at 1 pm on Thursday, December 24, 2026.

Ever wondered what it would be like to have the Children's Museum of Richmond all to yourself? Here's your chance!

Celebrate after hours with a private, two-hour rental of the entire Downtown Museum floor for up to 100 guests. Whether you're planning a milestone birthday, anniversary celebration, rehearsal dinner, reunion, or another special gathering, Night at the Museum offers a playful and unexpected setting your guests won't soon forget.

Mix and mingle among CMoR's all-new exhibits, snap a photo with Stan the T. Rex, explore the Museum without the kids, and bring your own food, drinks, decor, and personal touches to make the evening uniquely yours.

It's a grown-up celebration with a distinctly CMoR twist, and a chance to make the Museum your playground for the night.

*The two-hour rental must take place between 6-11 pm on a mutually agreed-upon date in August, September, or October 2027. Package includes private rental of the full Downtown Museum floor for up to 100 guests. Catering, beverages, decor, and additional event services are not provided. Limited to 1 hour of set-up time if scheduled at 6pm.