The Children’s Museum of Virginia provides children with special needs and their families the opportunity to visit the museum in a less overwhelming environment. The museum hopes to alleviate any stress by providing a special date and time for them to enjoy the museum through adapted programs and exhibits as well as a reduced number […]
It’s a Birthday Party! Celebrate with Andalo as we make party hats, play party games, enjoy a special treat. Event Times: 11:30am, 1:30pm, 2:30pm
Explore the sky with us as we learn about summer constellations and the dog days of summer! From stargazing to pets to hot dogs, there is a lot to learn!
Don't miss Member Night at the Children's Museum of Virginia. Enjoy face painting, crafts, planetarium shows, and even a visit from Daniel Tiger. Member nights are a chance for Portsmouth Museums member families to have the museum all to themselves for a night of fun. Grab your tickets by clicking below and join us!
Meet neighbors who work and help in our community every day! Learn about their jobs and how to be a good neighbor.
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 […]
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.
Join Andalo for winter carnival games and face painting, and learn how to make your own snow!
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!