Toddler Days
Children's Museum of Virginia 221 High Street, Portsmouth, VASchool 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!
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 […]
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 […]
Black History Now Opening Event Join us for a mouthwatering food celebration at The Famous Venue in Portsmouth, VA, USA. Get ready to indulge in a delectable feast that will take your taste buds on a journey through Black history. This in-person event will showcase the rich culinary heritage of the African diaspora, featuring a variety […]
Learn about the use of color and geometry in African American Art and quilting. Afterwards, participating will hand sew a quilted t-shirt inspired by the artists! Registration required. Open to ages 12 and up. Call 757-393-8501 or email whitela@portsmouthva.gov for registration or more information.
Join us for Second Saturdays at the Children's Museum. Celebrate Black History Now with Andalo.
This year’s Black History Sidewalk Parade is taking place in historic Truxton, starting and ending at the Greater Mt. Zion Church of God in Christ (COGIC). 9:30 a.m. – Bus […]
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 […]
Let your child's imagination soar with the African American Historical Society of Portsmouth and newscasters from WVEC 13News Now as we celebrate Black History Month by reading to your children. Open to children K-3rd Grade. Every child will receive a free book!
Let your child's imagination soar with the African American Historical Society of Portsmouth and newscasters from WVEC 13News Now as we celebrate Black History Month by reading to your children. […]
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.
The Daffodil Project aspires to build a worldwide Living Holocaust Memorial by planting 1.5 million Daffodils in memory of the children who perished in the Holocaust and in support for children suffering in humanitarian crises in the world today. During the Holocaust, one and a half million children were senselessly murdered in Nazi-occupied Europe. No-one […]