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Make Recycled Art This Earth Day
Did you know April 22nd is Earth Day? In 1970, people organized a national demonstration to raise awareness for environmental issues. Rallies were held across the country, before the end of that year the government had formed the Environmental Protection Agency...
2024 Solar Eclipse
The 2024 Solar Eclipse is coming up on Monday, April 8 and here in Dover it will start around 3:28pm. The last time New Hampshire was in an eclipse's "Path of Totality" was 1959, and the next one won't be until 2079! While the Children's Museum of New Hampshire will...
Celebrating Black History Month With Art
Did you know that there is a reason we celebrate Black History Month in February? It was decided in 1976 by President Gerald Ford to coincide with Abraham Lincoln and Fredrick Douglas’ birthdays. Both have long been aligned with and celebrated in Black communities for their efforts as abolitionists. Black History Month is a great time to use play based learning activities to discuss prominent people in history.
CMNH Receives Support from the Evelyn S. and K.E. Barrett Foundation
The Children’s Museum of New Hampshire (CMNH) is excited to share that they have been awarded a two-year grant totaling $80,000 from the Evelyn S. and K.E. Barrett Foundation to support a facility expansion project. This expansion will add two new exhibit spaces to...
Service Credit Union to Sponsor CMNH Discounts for Military Families
The Children’s Museum of New Hampshire (CMNH) is pleased to announce that Service Credit Union is once again sponsoring year-round admission discounts for military families in 2024. During the school year, military personnel, including veterans, and their families...
Community Businesses Offer Support for Museum Expansion
The Children’s Museum of New Hampshire (CMNH) is excited to announce plans for an expansion of the second floor, which will add two new exhibits and better prepare the Museum to serve children and families in the future. Fundraising for the $420,000 expansion launched...
Seasons Change but Play Remains
As the summer draws to a close, the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire prepares for the Fall crowds and says farewell to some summer time discounts. The museum stays open through Labor Day weekend ending Sunday, September 3, 9am-Noon. Then the museum closes for its...
A “Beary” Pleasant Checkup!
Children’s Museum of NH’s Teddy Bear Clinic Going Strong After 40 Years Practically every year for the past 40 years, the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire in Dover has organized and hosted a “Teddy Bear Clinic and Picnic” with the help of Portsmouth Regional...
Saturday, July 1, 2023 in Dover
HEADS UP! We're in for a busy weekend here in downtown Dover! Dover is celebrating its 400th anniversary this year and hosting a HUGE block party this Saturday, July 1st, 2023. If you are planning to visit the Museum on Saturday for either session (9-12pm or 1-4pm),...
Show CMNH Some Love!
Most local families know that the Children's Museum of New Hampshire is a great place to visit. But we're always looking for ways to help spread the word about the museum, and its stellar reputation as not only a great place to play with the kids, but also as a leader...