Field Trip Information

Due to the design of the museum and its exhibits, we are unable to accommodate groups with children over 10 years of age.

Availability

Field trips are available September - June,
Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 am -1:00 pm

Groups Visits are visits to the museum without an educational program.
Group visits are available year round from 9:00 am - 4:00 p.m.

Arrival Procedures

1) All groups must enter through the group entrance doors. When facing the museum, these doors are located to the left. There will be a sign outside to direct your group to the group entrance.

**Please note – group entrance doors cannot be used to go in and out of the museum during the visit. If members of your group need to leave and come back, please use the main entrance doors.

At CMoR Chesterfield, groups may enter and exit through the front doors.

2) Your group will be greeted by a Museum Educator. She will direct your group to the proper location. She will present a brief orientation to address museum manners and review your group’s program schedule.

3) The Group Education Coordinator will check in with the lead teacher to collect a head count of students, teachers and chaperones. The Group Education Coordinator will also process the group’s payment.

4) A sticker will be given to each participant in the group. Teachers, please ensure stickers are visible at all times.

*Storage: The museum has storage bins available for lunches, jackets and any other belongings. Storage bins will display your group’s name.

Price

All programs are $8.00 per student. Field Trip Programs include unlimited time to explore and play in the Museum! Museum memberships, coupons and tickets do not apply toward field trip admission costs.

Your class could qualify for a scholarship visit.

Thanks to contributions from the community, the Children's Museum offers scholarship funding to Title 1 Schools, Head Start programs and other groups who demonstrate financial need. If your class qualifies, the scholarship will help reduce the admission price per student. Our Field Trip Coordinator can give you more information when you register for a field trip.

Adaptable Materials Available

The museum offers fidget toys, weighted vests and headphones for children with special needs. These items are available for check-out at the front desk at both locations.

Time

All field trip programs are 45 minutes long.

Food

Groups may bring a lunch. Seating is limited in the lobby and outside plaza.

Parking

Free parking adjacent to the Museum.

Reservations

Please fill out our Field Trip Registration Request Form to make a reservation, or call our Group Education Coordinator at 804-474-7012. Reservations must be made a minimum of two weeks in advance. Once your request has been processed, a confirmation form will be sent to you. Payment is due upon arrival.

Chaperone Policy

The museum requires1 adult chaperone for every 5 children. Required chaperones are admitted free; additional adults are $8.00 each.

Cancellation Policy

If you need to make a cancellation for your group, please contact Alma Cheyne at 474-7012 or acheyne@c-mor.org at least one week prior to your visit.

Can't make it to the Children's Museum of Richmond? Then, let us come to you.

Museum Educators can present field trip programs at your location. The cost is 8.00 per child.

Questions?

If you have any questions that have not been answered here please e-mail education@c-mor.org or call 804-474-7012