Children's Museum of Richmond

The Children's Museum of Richmond in Richmond, Virginia is a place where scientific research about the Commonwealth of Virginia's natural history and public understanding merge. Exhibits, education programs for all ages, and publications translate the Museum curators' scientific research into easily understood language and concepts.

The Museum was founded in 1984 as The Boaz Foundation, a private institution. Guided by a group of scholars and citizens from throughout the Commonwealth, The Boaz Foundation soon became the Virginia Museum of Natural History.

The museum is open Monday through Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm and closed on Sundays and all major holidays. The museum can provide assistive interpretation for visitors with disabilities. The interpreter is scheduled by appointment only.

Some of the most popular exhibits at the natural history museum include fossil overlooks, energy shapes, science labs and more. Kids get to experience firsthand the amazing displays and interactive exhibits. An onsite store is open to the public stocked with souvenirs such as mugs, t-shirts and much more. A nearby café features snacks for the kids to enjoy.

The facility can be rented and used for sleepovers. The Scouts are often seen camping overnight and pursuing badge programs directly at the museum.