Children's Museum of Richmond

Museum Interactive children's museum offering educational exhibits, Richmond

A hands‑on museum in Richmond focused on interactive exhibits for children; families visit for play‑based learning, workshops and age‑appropriate science and arts activities.

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Children's Museum of Richmond
2626 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220, United States
37.5624, -77.4673
Tue-Sat 9:30am-5pm, Sun 12pm-5pm, Mon closed (hours may vary seasonally)
Adult $14.00, Children (2-12) $12.00, under 2 free (prices approximate)

How to Get to Children's Museum of Richmond #

The museum is on West Broad Street, a short drive or bus ride from downtown Richmond. Street parking and nearby municipal lots serve visitors; check local transit routes for bus lines that stop near the museum.

Tips for Visiting Children's Museum of Richmond #

  • Purchase timed-entry tickets for busy weekend afternoons to avoid lines.
  • Check the museum's schedule for special exhibitions, workshops, and STEM events.
  • Arrive early for interactive exhibits that can fill up with school groups later in the day.

Best Time to Visit Children's Museum of Richmond #

The Children's Museum of Richmond is year-round and especially useful on inclement days; visit during school-term weekdays for fewer crowds.

Spring
Mar-May · 8-22°C
School groups thin out after the early spring peak and the museum offers comfortable indoor activities.
Winter
Dec-Feb · -2-10°C
Indoor exhibits are ideal for cold or rainy days.

Weather & Climate near Children's Museum of Richmond #

Climate

Children's Museum of Richmond's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -3°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1097 mm/year), wettest in August, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°

Weather

90 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm

February

February is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1° 11°

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

March

March is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
16°

Weather

98 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

April

April is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
22°

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

May

May is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm).

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
13° 26°

Weather

102 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

June

June is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
18° 30°

Weather

87 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
20° 32°

Weather

104 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (106 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
19° 31°

Weather

106 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 28°

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
22°

Weather

89 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
17°

Weather

84 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm

December

December is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1° 11°

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm

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