Interactive children's exhibits at the Downtown Children's Museum of Richmond.

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Children's Museum of Richmond - Downtown

Name: Children's Museum of Richmond - Downtown
Address: 2626 West Broad St, Richmond, VA, 23220, US
Telephone: (804) 474-7000
Price range: General admission is ticketed, with reduced Downtown pricing in place during the museum's transformation work when reviewed.

Richmond, VA

Richmond’s flagship children’s museum with hands-on exhibits, pretend play, toddler-friendly exploration, and family memberships.

Plan This Visit

Best for

Best for toddlers through early elementary kids, though babies and mixed-age siblings can still get a lot out of the space.

Hours

Tuesday-Sunday 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Price

General admission is ticketed, with reduced Downtown pricing in place during the museum's transformation work when reviewed.

Parking

Free parking

Visit style

Half-day museum outing, membership destination, or rainy-day plan.

Birthday parties

Available

Profile

Strong profile coverage

Atlas Perspective

Editor's Take

More museum than play gym, but it fills the same rainy-day family need exceptionally well and often wins on variety for sibling groups.

Atlas Perspective

Best Fit

Best For

Families who want a longer exploratory visit instead of a single-attraction play stop.
Toddlers through early elementary kids who enjoy pretend play and hands-on exhibits.
Caregivers looking for memberships, programs, and a repeat-visit indoor destination.

Less Ideal For

Kids looking mainly for climbing, trampolines, or giant gross-motor play equipment.
Parents who want a fast one-hour energy burn.
Families expecting a conventional indoor playground layout.

At a Glance

Venue type

Kids activity center

Age groups

BabiesToddlersPreschoolersBig kidsMixed ages

Play features

Museum exhibitsPretend playSensory playToddler area

Family amenities

Free parking

Birthday party options

Birthday partiesParty packages

Visit options

Drop-in visitsMembership availableClasses or events

Price range

Mid-range

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Operator type

Museum

Play model

Mixed open play + classes

Supervision model

Caregiver supervised

Max recommended age

Under 9

Structured classes or guided programming

Yes

Plan Your Visit

Hours

MondayClosed

Tuesday9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Sunday9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

FoodFood details were not prominently listed on the Downtown location page at review time.

Notes

The museum is closed on Mondays and open Tuesday through Sunday.The Downtown location is operating during an ongoing transformation project.

BookingCheck the museum calendar before visiting because exhibits, programs, and renovation-related changes can affect the experience.

ParkingA free parking deck is available between the Children's Museum and the Science Museum of Virginia via Terminal Place.

Pricing Snapshot

Notes

Standard pricing is typically higher, but the Downtown location was advertising temporary reduced admission during renovation work.Memberships are available for families and grandparents.

SummaryGeneral admission is ticketed, with reduced Downtown pricing in place during the museum's transformation work when reviewed.

Admission

Label

Adult admission

Price

Label

Child admission

Price

Label

Under 12 months

Price

Free

Label

Museums for All

Price

$2 per guest for up to 6 guests

About the Venue

Children's Museum of Richmond - Downtown is the flagship CMoR location and one of the city's strongest indoor family destinations for open-ended, learn-through-play time. Families can move between imaginative exhibits, toddler-friendly areas, sensory-rich hands-on activities, and rotating museum experiences, making it a flexible pick for siblings who want more variety than a traditional indoor playground.

Atlas Perspective

Indoor Play Atlas Notes

Age FitBest for toddlers through early elementary kids, though babies and mixed-age siblings can still get a lot out of the space.

Noise Levelmedium

Visit StyleHalf-day museum outing, membership destination, or rainy-day plan.

Energy Levelmedium

Parent ComfortHigh. It is easy to spend a longer visit here, and the variety helps keep siblings engaged.

Booking Frictionlow

Birthday Party Snapshot

Notes

Published party windows were 10:00-11:30 AM, 12:30-2:00 PM, and 3:00-4:30 PM.

SummaryWeekend birthday parties are available at the Downtown museum with set time slots and member discounts.

Packages

Name

Downtown Birthday Party

Price

$335

Details

Up to 20 guests on Saturdays or Sundays.

Name

Member Birthday Party

Price

$300

Details

Member rate for the same weekend party format.

Accessibility & Comfort

Details

Accessible push plates are available at the entrance.Accessible restrooms are available throughout the building.Both museums operate on one floor, which simplifies navigation for many families.A limited number of accessible parking spaces are available in front lots.

SummaryThe Downtown museum provides stronger published accessibility details than most indoor play venues.