another awesome childrens museum - a lot of fun was had by all. loved the water area my kids were…read moreso happy to cool off. we were extra excited for the carousel. my 2 year old was initially terrified and didnt want to get on, but ended up loving it. we also loved the pain area where they kids painted glass and then helped it get washed off

This museum is part of Bank of America Museum On Us. You can enter for free at the first weekend of…read morethe month if you are a cardholder. Many make believe stations like hospital, news station, car shop etc. Also water play and an indoor carousel (separated tix, only 4 times per hour, disinfect afterwards). Definitely a great place for family and kids to explore. Easily to spend half of a day there. Parking is free (?) at their garage.

I haven't been here in YEARS and definitely didn't appreciate it when I last was. Or maybe they…read morejust have better and more exhibits. Definitely worth exploring when you're looking for black history, especially in Richmond. Don't miss THE Woolworth luncheonette counter and booth where the Richmond 34 (VUU students) staged a sit-in. Very cool piece of history.

One of the first places that I came to see after moving into the area was this black history museum…read moreand culture and I have to say it was nice to see the history in Richmond and learn things I didn't know before. One of my favorite parts of the museum is the timeline wall that they have in the hallway downstairs, you can see how history is repeating itself, and some history is not as long ago as we may feel. Very eye-opening experience, something I think everyone should go check out, especially the younger generation.

it's a cute little walk through in richmond. there is also a cat but i didn't get to see it…read moreunfortunately:( i got a heart from the gift shop and it has a heart beat in it i love it

Just about everything! evidently, I must continue speaking into my phone. Do you get the proper…read morenumber of letters!

I had an incredible time at the Chesterfield County Fair last night! I went with my fiancé and a…read morefriend. We decided to do an engagement photoshoot at the fair for some unique photos. They allowed me to bring in my camera, but know that you can only bring in clear bags or small purses. Entry for adults was $12. We went on a Wednesday around 8pm. On weeknights they are open until 11pm. I had really low expectations and was pleasantly surprised, this fair was amazing! We stayed until closing. We caught the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack show which was a bit cheesy, but still fun. We then caught an incredible circus show with acrobats, stuntmen, and more. We were in awe after their performances. We got a lot of fun photos on the rides and at one of the games. We had fun riding the merry go round and the ferris wheel. In between rides we got a really yummy fried cheesecake. We played my favorite fair game, the water race. Everyone who worked the fair was extremely kind. It was such a nostalgic and fun evening. We closed our evening with some hot dogs and fried oreos. The fair is great fun for all ages! Like most fairs and carnivals, do know that it can get expensive with games, rides, and food, but it's a blast. Their is free parking right across the street from the main entrance. There were women and men restrooms in indoor spaces. They even had fair prize winners on display in certain rooms. I loved this fair and can't wait to go again next year.

As long as I've lived in Richmond, I can't believe this was my first time to the CCF…read more Unfortunately, I was a bit disappointed. Primarily because it's so small! Not a lot of rides. Not a lot of vendors. Not a lot of games. Not a lot of food options. Long, slow lines to get in. We two adults and three kids managed to have a fun time regardless. I liked the butterfly exhibit. Appreciated the clean bathrooms in the exhibit area. Convenient parking at L.C. Bird right across the street. If you're going to ride rides, find your wristband for half price ($12.50) online or... we got ours at a bank. It'll still cost you $10 (adults) to just get in. Doubtful I go again, but it does seem like a fun place to be if you live nearby. It felt like a small, community event.

Maymont decks the halls of the Dooley mansion during the Christmas holiday season, complete with…read moreVictorian decorations and a tree, as well as a faux feast that you might have been offered in the 19th century. There are some tour guides who aren't particularly child-friendly. I took my nephew, Joe, who is a very well-behaved teenager on the tour and the older man who was our guide, kept an eagle eye on him and kept saying "Don't touch anything" even though we were nowhere near anything to begin with. In addition to the holiday house tour, there are moonlight tours of the park, carriage rides, wreath-making workshops, and a St. Nick party for the kids with refreshments. There is a small charge for each special activity ($3-$5) but it's worth it.

I visited the Dooley mansion at Maymont for the first time during the holidays. I heard others…read morecomment that the mansion is less impressive when it is not decorated for Christmas. The house is certainly impressive with a lot of art work inside. I wish I had more time to linger in the dining room to see the menu of a typical Christmas day dinner. Our tour guide took us around the two floors over about 45 minutes and could answer questions to the best of her ability. Something are just unknown as most of the paper trail related to the mansion was burned to protect the family's privacy. Most impressive is the charity of the Dooley's. Suggested donation of $5. There is also a museum portion of the "downstairs" which many people commented was like Downton Abbey. Interesting for those who have a history bug. For others it may be a little boring.

I've finally made it to Arts in the Park after living in Richmond for nearly a decade. A friend and…read moreI met at City Stadium to take the shuttle. The line was long but it moved quickly. They had a few shuttles in rotation, and they were nice, luxury buses. The area surrounding the festival in Byrd Park looked pretty gnarly with traffic, so I definitely do not recommend driving. There were over 350 vendors at the 2026 event. A large directory and map greeted us upon arrival, which was a nice touch and helped guide us around the event efficiently. The weather was perfect -- early spring mild temps with plenty of sunshine. I found loads of gorgeous pottery for gifts at reasonable rates. We didn't eat on site, but there were plenty of food vendors. We attended on the second day and the porta pots weren't the best. The event was busy but not claustrophobic. The layout was quite nice for strolling, and the Carillon added extra scenery to the day. I will absolutely be back in future years!

This is one of the best Springtime events in Richmond. All different types of crafters, artists and…read moreartisans come to show their wares. You never know what you will find. There are food and drink vendors. I recommend carrying a bottle of water, you will be doing a lot of walking and lemonade was $8.00 this year. The food prices were okay. I got a well smoked BBQ sandwich with coleslaw for $8.00. The food was tasty. The art is fun and you will see all kinds of things like jewelry, artistic notecards, lotions, soaps, whirligigs, and what nots galore. It is a fun event for all ages. Dogs are welcome too.

I came to Richmond for the week for a work trip and had some free time so I wanted to check out…read moresome Civil War stuff. Richmond is an amazing city with a rich and vibrant history, so you should make your way here! I was too late to go inside but the exterior oozed history. I could picture the South's generals huddled inside trying to plan their next move. It's a bit weird to see this relic in the heart of the medic district but fitting for such A city.

I had no idea this was here until my friend indicated he wanted to come here, so quite a neat find!…read more While you will need the patience of a saint to get the parking down (park in the big hospital lot and get parking validation inside the museum), everything else about this visit was excellent. We had a great tour and a very personalized one since only three guests (including my friend and I) were on the tour. The white house of the confederacy is full of history and our guide provided a ton of background on Jefferson Davis and his family, which was particularly cool since I had recently gone with my parents to the historical naval base where he was held prisoner for several years after the end of the civil war. The furnishings were very beautiful and nicely maintained, amazing how often these estates of antiquity had to sell their things to make ends meet and then organizations have to chase them down later to bring everything back together. Still, very cool to be in the rooms where so much history was made. It's so unusual for such an important part of history to be surrounded by hospital buildings, though that is the nature of Richmond: a whole lot of stories in a relatively compact region. Lucky to have been able to learn a bit more about it here! Overall: 4.5 stars ----- Pros: - Excellent tour guide who clearly had made a study of the many features of the house and its former occupants. - White house and its furniture were in beautiful shape, clearly the organization is doing a great job keeping everything maintained. - Price for the tour wasn't too bad considering you get a personalized tour for it. Cons: - The parking situation here is a pain but doable if you plan ahead.

The RF&P along with its N scale and HO Scale model railroad clubs are a great source of…read moreentertainment and all around good for the model railroad hobby. This group puts on multiple train shows and displays in and around the Richmond area. They are the host for the Virginia Science Museum's train show in November and also the Keystone Truck and Tractor Museum show in July. The clubs meet year round and host scout groups and other organizations at the layout rooms.