Children’s Museum of Richmond Float boats down the James, climb a tree, explore a cave – all inside the museum. You can also explore a tummy, run a store, and put on your own play, complete with lights, music, props, and costumes. And that’s not the half of it. Visit the cool, interactive website for more info.
2626 West Broad Street
804-474-CMoR (2667) www.c-mor.org
Maymont Black bears, bison, white-tailed and sika deer, elk, gray and red fox, bobcats, and an aviary displaying an impressive array of birds…more than 600 animals in all can be found at Maymont. And, that’s not counting the ducks, pigs, sheep, rabbits, and more barnyard friends at the Children’s Farm.
Throw in carriage and hay rides, and a host of educational activities and you have the perfect place to take the kids.
Metro Richmond Zoo
Yes, Richmond, there really is a zoo, and it’s just a few minutes from any part of town. Lions, tigers, giraffes, and penguins are among the host of exotic animals housed at this privately owned zoo.
Young Chef’s Academy
It’s a cooking school just for the small fries. Children and teens ages 3-14 learn food preparation, kitchen safety, etiquette, and table setting while gaining self-confidence and having fun. Miniature chefs’ coats, oven mitts and chef hats hang in the entranceway and excited kids head to birthday parties, classes, camps and field trips at YCA.
