Chrysler Museum of Art
One Memorial Place, Norfolk, VA 23510
AgesAll ages
PriceFree
Toddler timeNot listed
Socks—
Indoor playVirginia Beach–Norfolk · Hampton Roads
Indoor play for toddlers in Virginia Beach–Norfolk, for cold and rainy days.
We found four indoor play places and one toddler class in and around Virginia Beach–Norfolk that work for babies to 6-year-olds: one indoor playground or play café, one museum with a toddler area, one gym, music or art class and two free spots. The cheapest paid pick is Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center (Adults $35, youth 5–17 $30, ages 0–4 free). Each card has ages, prices, class times and toddler hours from the place’s own site.
Rainy-day quick picks5 places
Cheapest paidVirginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center$30FreeChrysler Museum of ArtFree
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Norfolk Public Library
235 East Plume Street, Norfolk, VA 23510
Ages0–5
PriceFree
Toddler timeNot listed
SocksNot listed
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
717 General Booth Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23451
AgesAll ages
PriceAdults $35, youth 5–17 $30, ages 0–4 free
Toddler timeNot listed
SocksNot listed
Children’s Museum of Virginia
221 High Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704
Ages0–10
PriceSee the museum’s ticket page
Toddler timeNot listed
Socks—
My Gym Virginia Beach
1554 Laskin Road, Suite 118 Virginia Beach, VA 23451
AgesGymsters 20m–2y6m; Terrific Tots 2y6m–3y6m (parent-and-child classes)
PriceTuition is billed every 4 weeks and shown per class on the schedule page; book a trial class first
ClassesWeekly class times include Gymsters (20m–2y6m): Wed 10:00 a.m., Thu 10:15 a.m., Sat 9:15 a.m., Sun 10:15 a.m.; Terrific Tots (2y6m–3y6m): Tue 11:15 a.m., Wed 11:00 a.m., Sat 10:15 a.m.
BookingBook a trial class online first; enrolled families book classes through their account
Parent-and-child gym classes with tumbling, songs, swings, games and puppet time, grouped by age.
Nothing of that kind here yet.
Before you go
What to pack for indoor play
SocksGrip socks, for everyoneMost play places and trampoline parks require socks, some for grown-ups too. Each card has the sock rule when the place posts one.TimingGo at toddler timeWeekday mornings are calmer, and toddler sessions keep big kids out.
WaiversSign the waiver at homeTrampoline parks and many play places ask for an online waiver. Doing it before you leave skips the line.Keep planning
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Good questions
Indoor play in Virginia Beach–Norfolk: the FAQ
Yes. Chrysler Museum of Art. Norfolk Public Library. Library storytimes are free too; see library storytimes in Hampton Roads.
My Gym Virginia Beach (ages Gymsters 20m–2y6m; Terrific Tots 2y6m–3y6m (parent-and-child classes)). Classes run on a set schedule, so sign up before you go. Each card has the class times and how to book, from the program’s own page.
Posted prices for little kids run from Adults $35, youth 5–17 $30, ages 0–4 free at Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center. Many places let grown-ups in free and charge per child; each card shows the venue’s own price.
Head inside: this page has five indoor play places that work for babies to 6-year-olds, including Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, Children’s Museum of Virginia and Chrysler Museum of Art. This week’s indoor storytimes, shows and classes are on this week’s list.
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 29, 2026, and we recheck them once a month, plus whenever a place changes its hours or prices. How we choose and check.
Rainy-day ideas every Thursday.
One short email every Thursday evening with the best things to do with little ones in Hampton Roads that weekend, indoor picks included.
