Wear your costumes and explore the Portsmouth Museums and collect treats along the way! Kick off the trail on the Museum Mall in front of the Children's Museum of Virginia […]
It’s the most frightful night of the year, when the Lightship opens after dark, the Fresnel lens glows eerie green, and the ghosts, kraken and zombie fisherman of the Lightship’s […]
Wear your costumes and join us for the Monster Mash dance party from 12-4PM every Saturday & Sunday of October starting 10/12.
Join us on Saturday, November 2 for a fun evening! Attendees will have the opportunity to explore and experience the Children’s Museum, while enjoying delicious food and beverages. We will […]
Join us on select Sundays for children with special needs and their families to visit the museum in a less overwhelming environment. The museum hopes to alleviate any stress by […]
Join us for a day dedicated to homeschooling families. Activities include workshops, demonstrations, sample classes, educational games, and planetarium shows. Visit https://childrensmuseumvirginia.com/education/homeschool-programs/ for details and ticket information. November Theme: Weather Special Planetarium Shows: 10:30 AM – The H2O Cycle (runtime 15 min) 11:00 AM – Zula Patrol - Under the Weather (runtime 25 min) 12:00 PM – […]
WHEN: Every Saturday at 6pm | NOV 30 - DEC 28 WHERE: Children’s Museum of Virginia | 221 High Street | Portsmouth, VA Snow Wonders is back at the Children’s Museum of Virginia, every Saturday evening from 6 - 6:30pm. Join us as we turn Middle Street Mall into a magical wonderland of falling snow, […]
Museum Shops & the Portsmouth Welcome Center Special discounts on one-of-a-kind items found at any of the Museum Shops and the Portsmouth Welcome Center. Get ahead on holiday shopping while supporting your local museums! Museum Shops include The Children's Museum of Virginia and The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum. The Portsmouth Welcome Center is also participating.
Don't miss this magical Second Saturday event! Enjoy holiday themed crafts and interactive activities to celebrate the season. All activities included with admission!
Take a train ride aboard the Pokey Smokey to see the holiday lights! Food vendors, an illuminated playground, and holiday activities are also available. Check out some of the Coleman Collection pieces not displayed at the Winter Wonderland exhibit. 3 and over pay $2 for the train ride. Open Fridays and Saturdays 5PM-9PM through December […]
Grab the kids and join in our festive “Noon Year’s Eve Bash” on the Children’s Museum Mall, complete with party favor decorating, face painting, a juice box toast, a glittery […]
School is back in session and it’s a great time for toddlers to play in the museum – explore some exhibits, see a planetarium show, make a craft, and more!