Childrens Museum of Richmond - Short Pump

Activity Overview

Children's Museum's offer children a fun mix of entertainment and education that usually ensure they are a hit with parents too. The Children's Museum of Richmond offers four locations in the state of Virginia where kids can learn while having a ball. Their Short Pump location in Glen Allen has a number of exhibits and classes that your children are sure to enjoy.

Things to Do

• Young visitors can dress up and act at the Museum's Old Brick Road Theater. There are all kinds of costumes and props for children to use. They can create their own show, choose a part and take to the stage!
• Take a train ride around the jungle with wild animals on the Museum's Wild Safari Train! Ride with gorillas, zebras and giraffes on a route complete with flashing lights and train noises. Kids can find out about the animals and enjoy the experience of an old fashioned train ride!

Children's Museum of Richmond - Short Pump Insider Tips

• The Children's Museum run a parenting blog of their own which includes tips and articles of interest on various topics to do with childcare.
• Prepare your visit with the Short Pump Museum's Guide which includes info on the exhibits and what aspects of your child's development are aided by a visit.
• The CMoR Book Bank works to make books available to young children from low income families. They accept donations of age appropriate books and accept applications from organizations to have access to their store of books. Find out more about the scheme online.