Children's Museum of Richmond — Art Studio
About
Children's Museum of Richmond — Art Studio & Hands-On Exhibits on W Broad
The Children's Museum of Richmond at 2626 W Broad Street runs a dedicated art studio alongside its 20+ hands-on exhibits for kids under 8. Families can combine a full museum visit with art-studio time — the studio offers open-ended creative play rather than strict classes, which matches what the under-8 crowd actually wants.
Art Studio & Creative Play for Under 8s
Open studio plus exhibit programming. Classes include:
- Drop-in Art Studio (paint, paper, collage, recycled materials)
- SOL-based art field trips for schools
- Family art events
- Themed weekend art activities
- Birthday parties with studio access
- Story-time with art-making
- Little Farm baby/toddler art
- Seasonal exhibits with art components
What's Included
- Admission includes unlimited art-studio access
- All art supplies provided
- Museum-wide exhibits (Town Square, Backyard, etc.)
- Little Farm for under-3 kids
- Staff facilitators in Art Studio
- W Broad Street Museum District location
- Birthday party packages
- Adjacent to VMFA and Science Museum
Experience
Kids under 8 combine creative art-making with broader museum exploration — art-studio time stays fun because it's surrounded by play. Best fit for preschool and early-elementary kids and for families who want a half-day Museum District outing combining art, play, and exhibits.