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Rainy-day activities for kids in Richmond

Last updated July 11, 2026 · 12 places

Rainy-day activities for kids in Richmond — a working list of 12 places worth trying with kids, pulled from current ratings and community reviews in Richmond. Each spot is chosen for the kind of things parents actually notice: room for strollers, staff who welcome families, and a shape of day that fits little ones.

Good to know this fall

The first truly wet weekends of fall catch everyone off guard — indoor play spaces and museums hit capacity by late morning. Arrive at opening, or save the trip for a weekday afternoon when school is in session.

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  1. 01

    Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

    4.8 (10,343)200 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23220, USA

    A well-rated art museum in Richmond.

  2. 02

    Science Museum of Virginia

    4.7 (5,690)2500 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA

    A well-rated museum in Richmond.

  3. 03

    Movieland At Boulevard Square

    4.3 (5,330)1301 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23230, USA

    A well-rated movie theater in Richmond.

  4. 04

    Willow Lawn

    4.4 (4,877)1601 Willow Lawn Dr, Richmond, VA 23230, USA

    A well-rated shopping mall in Richmond.

  5. 05

    Children's Museum of Richmond

    4.6 (2,818)2626 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA

    A well-rated museum in Richmond.

  6. 06

    Libbie Mill - Henrico County Public Library

    4.7 (368)2100 Libbie Lake E St, Richmond, VA 23230, USA

    A well-rated library in Richmond.

  7. 07

    Stony Point Fashion Park

    4.3 (3,698)9200 Stony Point Pkwy, Richmond, VA 23235, USA

    A well-rated shopping mall in Richmond.

  8. 08

    The Park RVA

    4.3 (1,677)1407 Cummings Dr, Richmond, VA 23220, USA

    A well-rated sports bar in Richmond.

  9. 09

    American Civil War Museum- Historic Tredegar

    4.5 (1,249)480 Tredegar St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA

    A well-rated history museum in Richmond.

  10. 10

    The Poe Museum

    4.7 (2,758)1914 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23223, USA

    A well-rated museum in Richmond.

  11. 11

    River City Roll

    4.4 (1,343)939 Myers St, Richmond, VA 23230, USA

    A well-rated bowling alley in Richmond.

  12. 12

    Virginia Museum of History & Culture

    4.6 (422)428 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23220, USA

    A well-rated museum in Richmond.

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How were these rainy-day activities in Richmond chosen?

Each place starts from current local listing data for Richmond, then is screened for family fit — things like kids' menus and high chairs, how loud it gets, the ages it suits best, and practical details like stroller room and wait times.

How current is this guide?

This guide was last updated in July 2026. FamSpots refreshes its city guides on a rolling schedule, and each page shows its own update date at the bottom.

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