# Winter Wonderland & The Coleman Nursery Collection at Children's Museum of Virginia > Event for families in the Virginia Beach–Chesapeake–Norfolk area (VA / NC). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Nov 27 – Dec 31 · 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM - Where: Children's Museum of Virginia, 221 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704 - Ages: Ages 0-12 and families (Free for infants under 1) - Price: $11 admission; free for children under 1 - Organizer: Children's Museum of Virginia & City of Portsmouth - Official page: https://childrensmuseumva.com/winter-wonderland/ - 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/winter-wonderland-and-the-coleman-nursery-collection-at-children-s-mus--listing-18d2fff1e136422c6c7ac545 ## About A cherished Hampton Roads holiday custom spanning more than half a century, the historic Coleman Nursery Christmas Collection comes to life annually inside the Children's Museum of Virginia. Generations of local families have grown up visiting this nostalgic wonderland of animated holiday animals, sleeping bears, busy forest elves, vintage mechanical singing gondoliers, and festive Victorian village vignettes. Beyond the vintage displays, the museum's two expansive floors feature interactive winter science labs, holiday model train exhibits, costumed character storytimes, and seasonal arts and crafts. Children can pose for photos with Santa Claus, ice skate in their socks on a frictionless winter rink, and discover the wonder of childhood holidays past and present. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Completely barrier-free museum facility with elevators, broad exhibition aisles, and dedicated indoor stroller parking zones. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Private mother's nursing lounge with comfortable armchairs and electrical outlets, plus multiple family restrooms with changing stations. • Age Suitability: Specially designed for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary school children ages 0 to 10. • Sensory Tips: Gentle indoor lighting and nostalgic musical animatronics; designated quiet sensory break corner available on the second floor. ## Similar picks in Virginia Beach - [Winter Wonderland at Denbigh Community Center](https://grassyknees.com/virginia-beach/activities/winter-wonderland-at-denbigh-community-center--listing-cd7279a8b22e96702e8e5cb9) — Dec 1 – Dec 31 · Denbigh Community Center, Newport News · Free · checked Oct 27. 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