Blue Ridge Children's Museum

10/15/2026

Just over a month until our 7th Annual Lantern Walk! This family-friendly event provides crafts, activities, music, a Lantern procession, community partners, and so much more in an effort to raise funds to expand our indoor play space.

You can support us by attending, donating, volunteering, or spreading the word!

Email [email protected] for more information or questions.

We hope to see you there, if not sooner!

10/13/2026

Thank you Friends of the Blue Ridge, and for everyone who supported by purchasing a FOBR license plate!

We just got the great news that our specialty Virginia license plate this year raised an unprecedented $260,000! This means we'll be able to do even more to fulfill our mission in Virginia's Blue Ridge!

So far, our plans for 2026-27 include:

- Tens of thousands of dollars in college scholarships for deserving high school students.
- $55,000 in community projects for our chapters in Waynesboro, Bedford, Roanoke, New River Valley and Galax.
- $16,000 in bike racks for Virginia communities.
- Sponsorship of programs hosted by Blue Ridge Children's Museum, Montgomery Museum of Art & History, Carroll Wellness Center, Glencoe Mansion, Museum & Gallery, Blue Ridge Institute & Museum - BRIM and others.
- And so much more!

So thank you for purchasing our iconic Virginia specialty license plate and helping us make Virginia Blue Ridge communities even better places to live!

10/08/2026

Hi friends! We apologize for the inconvenience, but BRCM will be closed today.

We will resume normal hours on Saturday, October 10th from 9a-1p.

10/03/2026

Come play with us, inside in the warmth!

9a-1p Every Saturday

10/01/2026

Spooky Season has begun! Save the date for some of our upcoming events:

🪄 October 17 @ 10:30-11:30a : Wizard Scouts (Ages 5-12)

🎃 October 31 @ 12-2p : Children's Costume Party (All Ages)

🎶 November 7 @ 10:30-11a : Mike's Musical Menagerie (Ages 0-7)

🪘 November 7 @ 1:00-3:00 : Children's Drum Classes (Grades K-2 & 3-5)

🏮 November 14th @ 10a-1p : Lantern Making (All Ages)

🕯 November 21 @ 2:30-6:30p : 7th Annual Lantern Walk (All Ages)

For more information on an event, email us at brcmoffice at gmail dot com.
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Photo: Sneak peak of our new fall sensory bin!

09/17/2026

Write Now, Send Later -->

As part of our Community Helper series, we are hosting a card drive for special members of our community. When you visit BRCM:

💌 Choose a card

👤 Choose a recipient (family, friend, firefighter, police officer, mail person, librarian, etc)

✏️ Write, draw, decorate!

We will teach how to address an envelope, provide stamps, and send it home with you to send at a later date.

(September 17 - September 26th)

Tues 9a-5p
Thurs 9a-5p
Sat 9a-1p

09/15/2026

Here are some of Carson's favorite spots in the museum!

What does your Little enjoy playing with when they visit?

09/12/2026

Today! Come visit us at the Augusta County Library Fall Fest.

🕑 2:00-5:00p

📍Stuarts Draft Park

💸 FREE

BRCM is happy to provide sensory crafts and engaging activities. There will also be inflatables, other organizations hosting activities, food, and more!

09/08/2026

New Sensory Bin Alert!

Sensory bins help children develop fine motor skills, calm their nervous systems, and boost cognitive growth through hands-on tactile play. Naming objects, describing textures, and sorting items by size or color expand vocabulary and early math skills like counting and volume. And! Sharing tools, negotiating space, and collaborating around a shared bin foster cooperation, communication, and social skills among peers or siblings.

But really, though, it just looks and feels cool 😎

What are your favorite sensory bin fillers?