Embracing the philosophy of learning through play, this highly engaging museum offers thoughtful educational experiences for young learners. Dynamic educational field trips designed for students from toddlers to third grade. These programs emphasize experiential learning through play and align with Virginia’s Early Learning and Development Standards and Standards of Learning. A vital feature of these trips is their incorporation of literacy, STEM components, and social-emotional development, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving among young learners.
Field trip themes vary widely to engage students in multiple disciplines. Some popular programs include Adapt in the Habitat, which explores animal adaptations and environmental changes, and Blooming Butterflies, focusing on life cycles and symmetry through interactive play. Other programs like Celebrations Around the World introduce cultural diversity by highlighting global traditions, while activities such as Dinosaur Discovery give children hands-on paleontology experiences.
The museum offers on-site field trips and outreach programs called “Children’s Museum to Go.” These outreach options bring the same enriching activities directly to schools or childcare facilities, addressing logistical challenges and ensuring accessibility for diverse educational environments.
These initiatives reflect the museum’s unwavering commitment to promoting play-based learning and supporting educators and caregivers with meaningful resources. Whether through guided museum visits or mobile learning experiences, the Children’s Museum of Richmond aims to make learning joyful and accessible for all children throughout the region.
