Children's Museum of Richmond
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The Children's Museum of Richmond began in 1977 as the Richmond Children's Museum in the Navy Hill School building in downtown Richmond, Virginia. In 2000, the museum moved to its current location on Broad Street in Richmond.
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The Children's Museum of Richmond began in 1977 as the Richmond Children's Museum in the Navy Hill School building in downtown Richmond, Virginia. In 2000, the museum moved to its current location on Broad Street in Richmond.
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I have been here several times over the years with my children and recently came on a field trip. They have changed a few things since the last time I came but for the most part they have the same attractions/stations as they did 10 years ago. I do wish they would change or update them more often. They have added a merry-go-round but it costs $2 to ride, you have to buy the ticket from the front (meaning you will have to convince your child to leave the play area so you can purchase one.. so be sure to grab that first) and they only operate it once every hour. Other CONS: They appear to be having some current staffing issues as we were not provided a lesson for the kids when we arrived with the school. Also there was no one in the art area to assist with crafts and supplies ran out before all the kids had a chance to make anything. In addition, there was a lack in variety of costumes in the stage area compared to previous times I have attended. A few things weren't working such as the pneumatic tubes and the school bell. Ok so now for the PROS: From what I have seen, it appears to be well maintenanced. I am somewhat of a germaphobe and I felt comfortable sitting on the blocks and chairs. Everything appeared to be clean and in well working order. They also have a few hand sanitizer pumps located throughout. Their is a separate area for children 3 and under, so if you have a toddler you dont have to worry about the older kids taking over! As for the rest, the learning concepts of each station are pretty invaluable! Each station is hands on interaction for the children which is a great way to learn! Kids are able to act out scenarios they would normally not have access to. I love the news station setup, the grocery store, classroom, and theater sets. My children's favorite is the apple tree! Additionally, there is an outdoor play area; however we didnt get a chance to experience this as it was a little windy outside. Conclusion: This is a safe, convenient place for you to take your children, with plenty of space for them to run around and have fun while learning! While there are minor items in need of reoair, I will continue to return with my children and hopefully with my grandchildren one day as well.
1stLady Finn1stLady Finn
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This place is amazing! It's huge and is filled with so many things for children of all ages to do. I took my nephew who is nearly 2 here and we spent hours exploring and having fun. I loved how there was not simply one section for him to play in due to how young he is instead he could go everywhere and explore everything! Each area had levels of things to explore based on age so my nephew got to experience the whole building. Another favorite thing about this building is things are local from a local grocery shop and diner inside to the local news station and Amtrak. Not only do they have an amazing interior their outdoor play area is next level as well with jungle gyms and a water play area for warm days. There is an arts and crafts area as well where young minds can create with all kinds of mediums and materials and I love they have bins to use recycled good. There is a carousel inside that is 3 dollars a ride. Lots of open space and the place is kept clean. The bathrooms are spacious and also kept clean. Staff is very friendly, helpful and present you never have to go try to track them down. Admission is 9 dollars which is well worth it. You will not be disappointed with your visit here. I highly recommend it.
Shandi HuerenaShandi Huerena
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I would give this place 3 stars. It is in desperate need of maintenance. We expected so much more from this place. It cost $37 and that was with a discount. They would have had more fun at a big playground bouncy place. Most all the staff was nice but after paying so much to get in, it was an additional $4 for our 2 kids to ride the small carousel for maybe 4-5 turns (30-45 seconds at best) and only available on the hour. Not in between. Plus you had to buy tickets from the front desk and hope you made it back before they quit operating it until the next hour. Some exhibits were nice ideas but very small and the toys were beat up. The apple tree and pipes with air flow entertained them for quite a bit.We did like the TV station, the ATM machine, the cave was a new experience for the kids, and my 3 yr old loved the water play. The back playground was a great idea but in need of help. It was way too expensive for what we got. Even the art room was torn up and we had to ask if there was a project, could they refill the supplies and when we looked over a few times, the kid had his head down, was on his phone and was reading a book. Luckily the kids were easy going enough to make the best of it. We would not recommend it until the problems are fixed.
Stacy DeBenedictisStacy DeBenedictis
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The perfect children’s museum for my energetic 3.5 year old. There are so many interactive areas for your child to explore. A ‘Wegman’s Store’, a Silver City Dinner, an ambulance, a school area, theatre area, farm area, a cave, dinosaurs, an art room, a carousel, an apple tree, a reading room, a playground, a splash pad, and more. We spent hours here and there was still more to do. My daughter even got to ‘milk’ a cow. I was dying laughing! There is plenty of parking close to the museum. Tips for a great day here: start in the museum and enjoy all the play areas with your kiddo. Have a packed lunch in a cooler in your car. Take a break, grab your lunch and eat outside on the picnic tables. Then change your little one into his or her swimsuit to enjoy the splash pad out front. For very young ones, that’s plenty for the day. My 3.5 year old still had enough energy to dry off, change clothes and play for at least another hour or two. She still talks about how much she enjoyed this museum. I highly recommend it.
Carrie ComfortCarrie Comfort
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CMOR is a lot of fun - lots to explore! We've been coming here for many years. The problem is, in those years - not much has changed. Most things are geared towards the 5 and under crowd too. I brought my 6 year old the other day for the first time in awhile, and while he had fun, most activities were obviously made for younger kids. We'd love some more learning things - just signs even on the given activities. He *loves* the water table - but he was asking how it shows the water cycle, what each knob did, etc - and I couldn't answer those. In the cave, we were trying to remember which were stalactites and stalagmites - nothing to explain anything there. Also, in the theatre area - there were only 2 dress up outfits for all the kids to fight over, and no puppets for the puppet stage at all. Super disappointing. All in all, definitely worth the stop if you're in the area, especially for 2 - 4 year olds. Just not much for over 5, and nothing new if you were here 5 years ago - you've seen it all.
Jennifer ByrdJennifer Byrd
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Affordable family outing ($9/adult), free parking, and a floor of activities. Ideal for 1 to 7-8 years old. Good for about 3 hours depending on Kids' interest and weather (nice outdoor area with playground structure, musical instruments). Better priced than most family museums but the infrastructure is less. For instance the water table is less engaging with kids (compared to other museum's water tables with ladder, funnels, jars, bubble stations, etc.) The building is also packed with activities and signs which can be overwhelming for lots of kids, as too much is harder to concentrate on what to play. It would be nice to have a dedicated non walker area (eg foam blocks near the entrance) with no shoes for babies with hands in their mouth. Carousel is $3/ride. Don't but upon arrival. The carousel only rides on the hour and we missed it every time.
AllanahAllanah
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