Saturday, Nov. 22

10:00-11:00 a.m.  |  Spots Left: 16

Program: $40/Child. Annual Members: 10% Off. Scholarships: Apply. Register By: Aug. 5 at 5:00 p.m. Capacity: 16 Kids.

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Program Participants

• Program participants with any of these symptoms are asked to refrain from visiting the Museum.
• All parents/guardians must Check-In at the front desk before dropping off program participants in the Creation Station program room.
• No food, gum, or drinks are allowed in the Museum, except water bottles.

Program Schedule

• 9:55-10:00 a.m.: Arrival & Check-In
  • Takes place at the Museum’s front desk.
  • The Gobble & Glue program does not include playtime in the Museum galleries during the program period. However, families may play in the galleries as long as they wish before and after the program.
  • Parents/Guardians are welcome to stay in the Museum galleries to supervise siblings during the program period or they may leave the building and return for pick-up at the conclusion of the program.
• 10:00-11:00 a.m.: Program Instruction & Activities
• 11:00-11:05 a.m.: Pick-Up & Check-Out
  • Parents/Guardians may wait outside Creation Station to pick up program participants or wait in the Front Gallery until the program concludes and a staff member brings the children up.

Germ Concerns

Will VDM be open for general admission during the program?

VDM will be open for general admission during the program, but the Creation Station program room will only be open to program participants.

Who else will be in the program room during the program?

At least one VDM staff member will be present during the program.

How often is the Museum cleaned?

The Museum is cleaned daily, and a crew will be on site after the Museum closes to clean and sanitize.

Registration & Waitlists

What if the program I want to participate in has filled?

If you have an interest in a program that is full, please contact Education Manager Amy Griffith at amy@vadm.org or (434) 977-1025 x106 to add your child's name to the waitlist. In the event of a cancellation, those on the waitlist will be contacted in the order their requests were received.

Financial Assistance

Does VDM offer financial assistance for programs?

In accordance with the Museum’s mission, VDM does offer a limited number of scholarships for all of its programs. For information about applying for a scholarship, contact Director of Operations Lindsay Jones at operationsdirector@vadm.org or (434) 977-1025 x102.

Annual Members

How do I apply my 10% annual member discount?

To apply this discount to program registrations made online, you must have an active annual membership and will need to create a Website User Account and link it to your membership record by following these instructions. If you have already created a Website User Account, click the registration link for the program you wish to register for and sign in using the link at the top of the registration page. If you need help applying your 10% discount when using our online order forms, please contact Visitor Services Manager Matt Berman at matt@vadm.org or (434) 977-1025 x103.

How do I set up my Website User Account?

You can follow the instructions here or contact Visitor Services Manager Matt Berman at matt@vadm.org or (434) 977-1025 x103.

Did I successfully link my Website User Account and membership?

Contact Visitor Services Manager Matt Berman at matt@vadm.org or (434) 977-1025 x103, and we’ll make sure everything is all set.

Cancellations & Refunds

What is VDM’s cancellation and refund policy for programs?

A minimum of 6 children is required for a program to run. If a program is canceled by the Museum due to insufficient enrollment or other extenuating circumstances, the registration fee will be refunded to all registrants.

Individual cancellations must be made at least 2 days before the program to be eligible for a refund. If an individual cancellation causes the program roster to fall below the required minimum, the refund will be contingent upon the vacancy being filled. If an individual cancellation is made within 2 days of the program, the registration fee will be forfeited. No refunds will be issued after a program begins.

Drop-Off & Pick-Up

Where can I park to drop off and pick up my child?

VDM validates parking for program participants at the Market Street Garage and Water Street Garage. Both locations provide the first hour of parking for free, and program participants receive an additional hour of free parking – for a total of two hours – when they request a validation ticket at VDM’s front desk. The Museum is also located next to the Downtown Transit Station, and Charlottesville Area Transit offers a Free Trolley that stops at the station as it travels through Downtown and the University of Virginia. Click to learn more about parking downtown or more about public bus routes and fares.

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Do programs include gallery playtime?

With the exception of Day-Off, Spring Break, and Summer camps, programs do not include playtime in the Museum galleries during the program period. However, families may play in the galleries as long as they wish before and after a program. Please note that the Museum opens at 9:30 a.m. The Back Gallery closes at 4:45 p.m., and the Front Gallery closes at 5:00 p.m.

Are parents/guardians allowed to stay and play in the Museum with non-participating siblings during a program?

Parents/guardians are welcome to stay in the Museum galleries to supervise siblings during a program or they may leave the building and return for pick-up at the conclusion of the program.