Military Family Days

Children’s Museum of Virginia

Join us for Military Family Days, a 3-day celebration of fun, creativity and community across three museums – and your discounted Children’s Museum admission gets you free access to the other 2 museums!

Start your adventure (with a special discounted admission) at the Children’s Museum of Virginia. Explore your favorite exhibits like Body Works, Bubbles, and the limited-time Thomas the Train experience. Then join us for exciting daily activities designed just for military kids and families:

Daily Activities at the Children’s Museum (12–3PM):

• April 16 – Design Your Own Dog Tag
• April 17 – Face Painting Fun
• April 18 – Fun with Flight:  Build & fly paper airplanes and helicopters!

Grab your museum passport and keep the fun going! Your Children’s Museum wristband gives you access to:

• Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center – Design your own kite and let your creativity soar!
• Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum – Try your hand at scrimshaw by carving your own soap masterpiece!
• It’s the perfect way to connect, create and celebrate with other military families – let’s make it a week to remember!