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  1. Updated – Museum Admission & Membership Discounts (2026)

    This post lists current discounts and ways to save money on local Museum admission, membership or tours in Hampton Roads, Virginia!

    April 24, 2026
  2. Toddler Days at the Children’s Museum of VA

    The Children’s Museum of Virginia is back with their back-to-school Toddler Days! Come play with toddler focused games, songs, stories and more!

    September 3, 2025
  3. Holiday Sock Skating at the Children’s Museum of VA

    Don’t miss the chance to sock skate in your favorite holiday socks at the Children’s Museum of Virginia!

    December 9, 2022
  4. $5 Admission Special at The Children’s Museum of VA

    Take advantage of this special offer for discount pricing at the Children’s Museum of VA!

    August 23, 2022
  5. Special Day for Special Needs at The Children’s Museum of VA

    The Children’s Museum of Virginia welcomes families with children who have behavioral health and/or developmental challenges.  Visitors can explore the museum, use adaptive materials, relax in a quiet space and enjoy a reduced number of visitors

    May 17, 2022
  6. Member Swap: The Virginia Zoo and Children’s Museum

    This great discount offer returns in 2022 from The Virginia Zoo and The Children’s Museum of VA!

    April 29, 2022
  7. Children’s Museum of VA Reopening!

    The Children’s Museum of VA is reopening for public visits on Wednesday, June 9th with a special discount!

    June 4, 2021
  8. "Museums on Us" Promotion

    Find out how Bank of America and Merrill Lynch cardholders can enjoy FREE admission at participating museums throughout the country, and in Hampton Roads.

    March 5, 2020
  9. Military Families- Save on Children’s Museum Admission!

    Military Families here is an upcoming discount for you at the Children’s Museum of Virginia!

    October 7, 2019
  10. Coast Guard & Furloughed Families: Free Admission to Children’s Museum of VA

    A nice offer from The Children’s Museum of Virginia for Coast Guard families and other furloughed federal employees.

    January 30, 2019
  11. Thomas The Train Comes to the Children’s Museum of VA

    Every toddler’s favorite train is coming to town! The Children’s Museum of Virginia is hosting Thomas & Friends™: Explore the Rails Exhibit beginning in late January 2019!

    January 9, 2019
  12. Military Appreciation Day at the Children’s Museum of VA

    Military families, don’t miss a chance for reduced admission and special programming on Military Appreciation Day at the Children’s Museum of Virginia!

    October 11, 2018
  13. Builder Fest at the Children’s Museum of VA

    This weekend! The Builder Fest at the Children’s Museum of VA.

    August 12, 2015
  14. Celebrate The Arts at the Children’s Museum of Virginia!

    Celebrate the Arts this weekend at the Children’s Museum of Virginia!

    March 11, 2015
  15. Reminder – Museum Madness in Portsmouth

    Museum Madness takes over in Portsmouth this weekend! Where: Portsmouth Museums including Children’s Museum of Virginia, Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, LIGHTSHIP Portsmouth, and the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum…

    October 24, 2014
  16. National You Make It Go Day at The Children’s Museum of VA

    The Children’s Museum of Virginia is offering some great programming for National You Make It Go Day! The museum will be hosting UMI Towers Across the Country, an activity where participants use assorted…

    September 17, 2014
  17. Come Celebrate R. Hero!

    There is a new dog in town! A new sculpture of R.Hero, a Dalmatian puppy designed to honor the City of Portsmouth’s firefighters and first responders will be unveiled on Saturday, September 13, 2014…

    September 3, 2014
  18. Wizard Of Oz Exhibit at the Children’s Museum of VA

    Dorothy and all her friends from The Wizard of Oz are landing this month at The Children’s Museum of Virginia! This interactive exhibit is in town for a limited time (July 26 – September 13) and provides…

    July 20, 2014
  19. Celebrate Kids at the Portsmouth Museums!

    Fun for the family this Saturday in Portsmouth, VA at all four Portsmouth Museums: The Children’s Museum of Virginia, Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum and Lightship…

    June 20, 2014
  20. Stellaluna Storytime

    This weekend you can head over to the Children’s Museum of Virginia for Bat World of Hampton Roads! Children can listen to Stellaluna (one of our family’s favorite stories), as well as meet some real life…

    February 20, 2014
  21. Mardi Gras Celebration!

    Celebrate the festivities of Mardi Gras at the Children’s Museum of VA this weekend! There will be jazz, blies, drums, reptiles and pirates! Guests are welcome to wear their purple, green and gold to the…

    February 13, 2014
  22. Living In Trees! at the Children’s Museum of VA

    The Living In Trees exhibit at the Children’s Museum of VA is now open! Your family can spend time hanging out in the trees as a part of this hands-on exhibit. What animals live in trees? Track the clues,…

    February 10, 2014
  23. Reminder- The Arctic Express at the Children’s Museum

    I love that this event celebrates such a diversity of winter holidays, there are so many to celebrate this time of year! {Virginia Zoo members you can use your Membership to attend this event FREE! Find out more HERE!} The…

    December 17, 2013
  24. Tinkertoy® Creation Contest!

    A creative contest from The Children’s Museum of Virginia! This contest is open to EVERYONE… kids, adults, even businesses! What a great activity for your next Family Game Night! The rules are simple: make something…

    February 13, 2013
  25. African-American Heritage Day Celebration

    The annual African-American Heritage Day Celebration is back this year at the Children’s Museum of Virginia! There will be all sorts of family activities including drumming, stories, crafts, and games!…

    January 17, 2013