Children’s Museums in Virginia

Discover Virginia’s top-rated children’s museums! Engage with interactive exhibits, creative learning zones, and expert tips for an unforgettable family trip.

Ranked in Alphabetical Order

Children’s Museum of Richmond, Central – Richmond, VA
Children’s Museum of Richmond, Chesterfield – Chesterfield, VA
Children’s Museum of Virginia – Portsmouth, VA
Explore More Discovery Museum – Harrisonburg, VA
Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum – Winchester, VA
Virginia Discovery Museum – Charlottesville, VA
Wonder Universe: A Children’s Museum – Christiansburg, VA

#1 Children’s Museum of Richmond, Central

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Address: 2626 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220
Phone: 804-474-7000

Website: https://www.childrensmuseumofrichmond.org
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44,000 sq. feet of interactive exhibits featuring water play area, outdoor playground, and a carousel

Dedicated area for infants and toddlers

Free parking

#2 Children’s Museum of Richmond, Chesterfield

Address: 6629 Lake Harbour Dr, Midlothian, VA 23112
Phone: 804-747-7075

Website: https://www.childrensmuseumofrichmond.org
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nteractive exhibits designed for imaginative and educational play, including a full-size fire truck, city bus, and 18′ tire climbing structure

Dedicated area for infants and toddlers

Free parking

#3 Children’s Museum of Virginia

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Address: 221 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
Phone: 757-393-5258

Website: https://childrensmuseumvirginia.com/
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72,000 sq. ft of interactive exhibits featuring a planetarium, model train collection, and life-size tug boat

Dedicated area for infants and toddlers

Free parking on weekends and holidays

#4 Explore More Discovery Museum

Address: 150 S Main St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Phone: 540-442-8900

Website: https://iexploremore.com/
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Variety of interactive exhibits designed for imaginative and educational play, including a dedicated area for infants and toddlers

Free admission on the first Friday of each month from 5–7 PM

Conveniently located near many food options

#5 Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum

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Address: 19 W Cork St, Winchester, VA 22601
Phone: 540-722-2020

Website: https://www.discoverymuseum.net/
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9,000 sq. ft across four floors with interactive, hands-on exhibits

Expansive rooftop play area

Conveniently located in downtown near many food options

#6 Virginia Discovery Museum

Address: 524 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Phone: 434-977-1025

Website: https://vadm.org/
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Interactive exhibits across two main galleries designed for imaginative and educational play

Dedicated area for infants and toddlers

Free parking

#7 Wonder Universe: A Children’s Museum

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Address: 782 New River Rd Ste 812, Christiansburg, VA 24073
Phone: 540-200-8231

Website: https://wonderuniverse.org/
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5,000 sq. ft with over 20 interactive exhibits promoting development through play, including STEM activities, art classes, and story time sessions

Dedicated area for infants and toddlers

Free parking