A Free Weekend of Richmond History – Featuring 21 Historic Landmarks in Greater Richmond Explore new participating sites and old favorites this year as 21 historic homes, churches, museums and more open their doors to visitors across the Richmond Region. Each site will offer free admission to those visitors presenting a Time Travelers Passport. Grab […]
It’s a SUPER SUMMER GIVEAWAY!
Wondering how you are going to fill up the summer with your kiddos? Well, look no further! The Completely Kids Team has been busy partnering with several of our local businesses to provide one lucky RVA family with lots of summer fun! A huge thank you to the Children’s Museum of Richmond, Science Museum of […]
A FREE WEEKEND OF RICHMOND HISTORY
Richmond’s ten most renowned historic homes and museums offer visitors a “passport” to time-travel during a special admission-free weekend on Saturday and Sunday, September 13th and 14th. Tourists and locals alike are invited to discover the City’s treasures, spanning 400 years of fascinating history and including the homes of John Marshall, Jefferson Davis, John Wickham, […]
American Alligators at Maymont
The largest species of reptile in North America will make its public debut at the Nature Center at Maymont on Saturday, August 2. The American alligator, Alligator mississippiensis, can grow to a length of 10 to 14 feet and weigh 500 pounds or more, but Maymont’s five young reptiles won’t be quite so menacing. The new additions are one to […]
Baby Goats Have Arrived at Maymont!
A female goat named Tag, who was born and raised at Maymont, gave birth to two kids last Wednesday, April 2nd. At their first veterinary visit on Tuesday (April 8), Dr. Kelly Gottschalk confirmed that both are healthy and growing normally and determined that one is male and one is female. The one-week-old kids are available […]
Maymont is Having a Camp Out in March, April and May!
Maymont’s Family Camp-Out: Outdoor Adventure Has your family ever wanted to try camping, but not sure what to expect? Join Maymont staff in this program for families new to camping as well as those who are camping pros! Hike the grounds and learn about the nocturnal Virginia native animals that can be found in the […]
HistoryMobile Rolls Into Maymont: March 31st – April 2nd
Virginia’s Civil War 150 HistoryMobile Coming to Maymont Tractor-trailer ‘museum on wheels’ is filled with interactive exhibits and activities Many parents raising kids in the Richmond area are enjoying spring break the week of April 1. And that coincides with this awesome exhibit at Maymont! History is on the move in Virginia as the Civil […]