Popular Dover Museum expanding with two new exhibits opening in 2025

The Children's Museum of New Hampshire in Dover, a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit, was chosen to be a recipient of The Brook's charitable gaming proceeds for a ten day period in June 2024. This is the second year the museum has been chosen as a recipient, and the donation comes in time to support their expansion efforts.

"A very big 'Thank You' to The Brook, an employee-owned family business, for choosing CMNH as a recipient of charitable gaming proceeds," said Monique Deforge, CMNH's Director of Development & Community Engagement. "This donation of $154,935 will support the expansion of our second floor this fall, helping us to serve more families. We are so grateful and look forward to welcoming you to our new exhibits!"

Construction on the museum's two new exhibits begins this September, and will be ongoing through the remainder of 2024, opening in early 2025. "Little Farmers" is an exhibit designed for children ages 0-5, and caters to young children's fascination with farms and farming. "The Play Loft" is a creative open space dedicated to flexible and changing exhibits that inspire movement and gross motor development. The expansion plans were developed by ARQ Architects, and construction is contracted through DeStefano & Associates, Inc. The museum will remain open during the majority of the construction.

IMAGE: Monique Deforge, Children's Museum of New Hampshire Director of Development and Community Engagement, holds a check from The Brook, an employee-owned family business, representing a donation of charitable gaming proceeds.