# Children's Museum of Virginia Winter Wonder STEAM Exhibits > Place to go for families in the Virginia Beach–Chesapeake–Norfolk area (VA / NC). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Children's Museum of Virginia, 221 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704 - Ages: Ages 0 to 12 (special Tot Spot for toddlers 0-3; STEAM galleries for ages 4-12) - Price: $11 ages 2 and up; free for children under 2; museum membership discounts available - Organizer: City of Portsmouth Museums - Official page: https://childrensmuseumvirginia.com/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/virginia-beach/activities/children-s-museum-of-virginia-winter-wonder-steam-exhibits--listing-d4a916ab2817c6a11fc9802a ## About The Children's Museum of Virginia in historic Olde Towne Portsmouth is the largest children's museum in the commonwealth, offering two sprawling floors of hands-on educational play and imaginative STEAM discovery. During the winter season, the museum buzzed with creative energy across immersive exhibits like the Beazley Planetarium, the Lancaster Antique Train Gallery featuring intricate working model railroad layouts, and the interactive Bank & Grocery play centers. Young engineers can manipulate pulleys, build geometric architectural arches, and experiment with pneumatic air tubes and bubble tables in the physics discovery galleries. For infants and toddlers under age 3, the enclosed Tot Spot provides a soft, safe sensory environment with gentle climbing structures and tactile motor puzzles. Rain or shine, this premier family attraction delivers hours of warm, stimulating indoor winter exploration where children learn through play and creative inquiry. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Completely ADA accessible with wide carpeted aisles, large elevators connecting both levels, and designated stroller parking zones outside the Tot Spot and train gallery. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Dedicated Nursing Mother's Nook equipped with glider rockers, privacy screens, and changing tables; family restrooms with child-sized toilets and sinks located on both floors. • Age Suitability: Specifically designed for children ages 0 through 12, with dedicated early-childhood zones for infants/toddlers and interactive physics labs for elementary schoolers. • Sensory Tips: Bubble zones and water play areas can produce background hums and splashes; sensory backpacks with noise-dampening earmuffs and fidget toys are available at the welcome desk. ## Similar picks in Virginia Beach - [Children's Museum of Virginia Thanksgiving Weekend Family Play Days](https://grassyknees.com/virginia-beach/activities/children-s-museum-of-virginia-thanksgiving-weekend-family-play-days--listing-377863bb3e7c42376830b41a) — Sat, Nov 28 · 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Children's Museum of Virginia, Portsmouth · Ages 0–12 · From $11 · checked Nov 5. 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