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!
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
Museum Members, bring the whole family to enjoy a themed night and preview of The Pigeon Comes To Portsmouth: A Mo Willems Exhibit. It’s our new, limited-time exhibit, inspired by the art and characters of beloved children’s book author and illustrator Mo Willems. Our night of fun includes: Planetarium short – "Waiting Isn't Easy" by Mo […]
Join us for Second Saturdays at the Children's Museum. Celebrate Black History Now with Andalo.
Join us for an inspiring event at the Children’s Museum of Virginia with renowned Artivist (Artist & Activist) Nikkolas Smith! Nikkolas will share his incredible journey of using art to make a difference in the world.Nikkolas is a dynamic Concept Artist, Children’s Books Author, Film Illustrator (Judas and the Black Messiah, Space Jam II, Black Panther […]
Discover African American scientists and their significant contributions during the month of February. Their profiles will be featured throughout the museum and experiments related to their work will be highlighted in S.T.E.M. Studio each weekend.
THIS EVENT HAPPENS RAIN OR SHINE! The Portsmouth Museums Foundation is pleased to announce that our annual Bunny Hop 5K and 1 Mile Family Fun Run will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024. The proceeds will fund the Portsmouth Museums Foundation, Inc. in support of the Children's Museum of Virginia. Enjoy a flat, fast, […]
Honor the Trailblazers that came before us during the month of March. Discover their talents by participating in weekend activities that may include S.T.E.M. activities, crafts, stories, special guests, and more. Included with admission. Activities are held in two 2 hour sessions 10am - 12pm and 1 - 3pm
The Children’s Museum of Virginia welcomes back staff and students from Norfolk State University to host Nano Day. Discover the smallest science of plants and butterflies to sun screens and computer magnets with experiments, demonstrations, games, and more. Included with admission.
The Pigeon Comes to Portsmouth: A Mo Willems exhibit is inspired by the art and characters of the beloved children’s book author and illustrator, Mo Willems. Visitors are invited into the imagination, whimsy, and humor of Mo Willems. Many familiar characters will be featured, including best friend duo Elephant and Piggie, faithful companion Knuffle Bunny, and […]