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Children's Museum of Virginia

Tourist attraction

4.6(2775 reviews)
Closed Closed ⋅ Opens 9 a.m.
Children's Museum of Virginia

About

Interactive learning for curious kids. Hands-on exhibits explore cities, space, music, energy, the human body & more, plus antique trains.

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What to bring

Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

To avoid crowds at Children's Museum of Virginia:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    221 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704, United States
  • 📞
    Phone
    (757) 393-5258
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    Hours
    Monday:Closed
    Tuesday:Closed
    Wednesday:9 a.m.–4 p.m.
    Thursday:9 a.m.–4 p.m.
    Friday:9 a.m.–4 p.m.
    Saturday:9 a.m.–4 p.m.
    Sunday:9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Features

Service options

  • Onsite services: Onsite services available

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair-accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair-accessible washroom: Has wheelchair-accessible washroom

Offerings

  • Gift shop: Has gift shop

Amenities

  • Gender-neutral washroom: Has gender-neutral washroom
  • Washroom: Has washroom
  • Restaurant: No restaurant

Crowd

  • Family-friendly: Family-friendly

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids
  • Kid-friendly activities: Has kid-friendly activities
  • Playground: Has playground

Nearby

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