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Children's Museum of Richmond

Richmond, Virginia

Art, Children's, Nature Centers, Science

Adventure and entertainment abound as children learn through interactive play - sit in an eagle's nest, explore a cave, tinker in the inventor's lab, and more. SOL based and great family fun.

Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site

Richmond, Virginia

Culture, History, Historic House, Nature Centers, Park, Science, Specialized

Maggie L. Walker was a progressive and talented African American and the first woman to found and be president of a chartered bank. The site includes a visitor center and her home, which is restored to its 1930s appearance with original family pieces.

Maymont

Richmond, Virginia

Aquarium, Arboretum, Botanical Garden, History, Historic House, Nature Centers, Park, Science, Zoo

A Gilded Age Estate in Richmond, Virginia
. Maymont House Museum
. 100-acre Estate & Park
. Italian & Japanese Gardens
. Arboretum
. Carriage Collection
. Nature Center
. Wildlife Exhibits
. Children's Farm

Step through the gates of Maymont and enter a world of timeless elegance and natural beauty. From 1893 to 1925, it was the home of railroad magnate James Dooley and his wife Sallie. Now a carefully preserved historic landmark, Maymont offers something for everyone - young and old alike.

Tour the Dooleys' opulent residence. Stroll winding walkways with views of panoramic parkland, formal gardens, magnificent century-old trees, and picturesque estate buildings.

University of Richmond Museums

Richmond, Virginia

Art, Natural History, Science, University

University of Richmond Museums comprises the Joel and Lila Harnett Museum of Art, the Joel and Lila Harnett Print Study Center, and the Lora Robins Gallery of Design from Nature. The museums are home to diverse and fascinating collections and exhibitions of art, artifacts, and natural history specimens. Admission to all museums is free and open to the public. The museums regularly present exhibitions, lectures, openings, gallery talks, workshops, concerts, symposia, and other programs. Guided tours can be arranged to accommodate school groups or special interest groups.

Jefferson Planetarium, Richmond Public Schools

Richmond, Virginia

Planetarium, Science, Specialized

Jefferson Planetarium, Richmond Public Schools in Richmond, VA is operated by the Thomas Jefferson High School staff. Please contact then directly for more information concerning public programs available at the school.

Mathematics and Science Center Fndn.

Richmond, Virginia

Science

Mathematics and Science Center Fndn. in Richmond, VA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Science Museum of Virginia

Richmond, Virginia

Children's, Science

Hundreds of unique hands-on exhibits encourage visitors to have fun while exploring science. The museum features demonstrations, traveling exhibitions, events and drama productions, and IMAX films in Virginia's only IMAX dome.