Second Saturdays: Out of this World!
Children's Museum of Virginia 221 High Street, Portsmouth, VAGet ready to explore space with Andalo! Help plan a mission and as we learn about space.
Get ready to explore space with Andalo! Help plan a mission and as we learn about space.
This new exhibit brings to life the themes presented in the award-winning PBS Kids television series created by The Fred Rogers Company that follows the adventures of 4-year-old Daniel Tiger and his friends. In Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit, children enter the world of Daniel Tiger and their friends to explore the neighborhood. Through […]
Get the most recent updates at MakerfestPortsmouth.com Are you a maker at heart? From artisanal skills like painting, weaving, and glass blowing to high-tech endeavors like coding and 3D printing, Maker Fest Portsmouth is fun for all ages and skill levels! Come explore “maker culture” with interactive displays, demonstrations, and hands-on activities. Learn from accomplished […]
Stop in for a spell and join us for a boo-tiful day! Move and groove with us during a fang-tastic monster of a party! Music, games, and ghouls galore will have you witching for more Halloween. No tricks, just treats at this family-friendly event. Included with Museum Admission.
Celebrate Veterans Day with us by bringing your favorite Veteran to the museum for FREE! We’ll explore different types of service and learn about the different ways to show thanks.
Score discounts at all Portsmouth museum stores during Museum Store Sunday. Thank you for supporting your local museums this holiday season! Discounts available at the Children’s Museum, Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, and the Portsmouth Welcome Center. 25% off for Museum Members 15% off for Non-Members Some Exclusions Apply Hours Children’s […]
Join Andalo for winter carnival games and face painting, and learn how to make your own snow!
New this year! 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 Saturdays and Sundays […]
Snow will fall from the sky, music will fill the air, and we hope that it brings nostalgic memories of the past. Enjoy this magical holiday experience! Join us on the Middle Street Mall outside the Children's Museum of Virginia for this free seasonal event every Saturday at 6pm from November 25th until December 30th.
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 noon ball drop and more. Young partiers can enjoy the countdown and celebrate with fun New Year’s festivities and activities – all with no risk […]
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!
You aren’t going to want to miss this weekend’s winter extravaganza! A visit from Elsa & Anna! (11AM-1PM) Sock Skating Melted Snowman Making Igloo Building Hot Cocoa Craft Winter Tattoos Snow Outside MLK day story time in the REACH library