Children's Museum of New Hampshire

Birthday Party Rentals Available - Sundays
2025-05-11 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-04 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-27 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-30 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | Children’s Museum, 6 Washington Street, Dover, NH, 03820, United States
Celebrate your child’s next birthday with us! Birthday Parties are available to book at CMNH on Friday and Sunday afternoons. Families have access to a private classroom area for food and cake, along with complete access to the museum’s exhibits. The museum is closed to the public during birthday parties, however parties are at the same time and are NOT private. If you want a private party, you must book both party times. Parents are expected to stay with their children while playing in the museum, and help them follow museum rules. Children may not be left unattended at any time. Online booking required.
Members: $375
Non-Members: $395
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Birthday Party Rentals Available - Fridays
2025-05-09 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-05-02 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-04-25 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-04-18 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-04-11 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-04-04 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-03-28 16:00 - 18:00 UTC

FREE Parenting Speaker with pizza dinner
2025-05-08 17:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York)
Wonder & Wellness Speaker Series with Occupational Therapist Jessica Lewis: Problem Behaviors & How To Navigate Them
Things don’t always go according to plan. Learn how to troubleshoot challenges in the moment and how to set yourself up for long-term successes when things get tough. Build your toolbox of strategies and learn where to go when you feel ready for some help. Jessica Lewis is an occupational therapist by trade and she is currently the Director of Family Centered Early Supports and Services at Community Partners. This free workshop is organized by and hosted at the Children’s Museum of NH as part of their Wonder & Wellness Speaker Series, sponsored by Kennebunk Savings Bank. Pre-registration is required for these workshops, which include a simple pizza dinner (5-5:30pm), as well as limited free childcare for ages 4 and up (must use bathroom independently) for participating families during speaker presentation (5:30-6:30pm).
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Exploring Our Way: Sensory Friendly Playtime
2025-05-06 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-06 13:00 - 15:00 UTC
For some children with autism spectrum or sensory processing disorders, a visit to museums like the Children’s Museum of NH is challenging or over-stimulating. Exploring Our Way are FREE low-sensory events designed for children with autism spectrum or sensory processing disorders, and allow them to explore the Museum along with their families without the noise, crowds, and stimulation of a typical open day. We limit the number of families who can attend, turn down sounds and lights, provide a quiet zone with sensory activities away from the exhibit floor, and have noise-canceling headphones to borrow. A medical diagnosis is not required. This program is free, but online pre-registration is required.
Access & Inclusion programs are sponsored by M&T Bank.
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Monday Junior Science Class: The Wonders of Water
2025-05-05 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-04-28 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-04-21 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-04-14 10:00 - 10:45 (America/New_York)
We are excited to invite junior scientists (ages 3.5–5 years old) to our Monday morning April 4-week class all about Water! This 45 minute drop-off class includes a story or felt board activity, followed by a fun experiment, and a related art project to take home. Grown-ups are welcome to stay in the building during class time, and families with siblings may opt to play on the second floor during the class time—please note that the museum is closed to the public on Mondays. Pre-registration is required. This class is also offered on Tuesdays.
COST: Members $48/child; Non-Members $60/child.
STEAM programs at the Museum are sponsored in part by Granite State Development Corporation and Breezeline.
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"Bring a Friend" Member Only Monday
2025-05-05 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Attention Children’s Museum of NH Members of all levels! Come to these exclusive Member-only playtimes in the exhibits, and bring a non-member family as your guests! Online reservations are still required but as always, are free for Members.
Are you not a Museum Member yet? Purchase a Membership today and get access to these special Member-only events, which we offer most months. Members also get many great perks, including free museum admission year-round, reciprocal admission to area cultural institutions, special Member pre-sales, discounts on classes, camps, birthday parties, and special events that happen only once a year!
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Baby Storytime
2025-04-16 14:30 - 15:00, 2025-04-09 14:30 - 15:00, 2025-04-02 14:30 - 15:00, 2025-03-26 14:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Babies (ages 6 months–2 years) and their caregivers are welcome to join Baby Storytime! This weekly program features songs, rhymes, movement ideas, and books for babies and their caregivers and introduces important pre-literacy skills along the way! This drop-in program and informal playgroup is a great way to socialize with other babies and caregivers. Want to join in? Simply reserve spots in the museum’s morning play session that correspond to the date of the Baby Storytime you want to join!
Included with museum admission and, as always, free for Members!
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FREE Parenting Speaker with pizza dinner
2025-04-10 17:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York)
Wonder & Wellness Speaker Series with Danielle Heaton from TwentyOne Senses: Co-regulation – Explore the science behind how our brains and nervous system work
Learn how you can influence and support your children through co-regulation, by identifying and regulating stressors (both emotional and environmental). You can intentionally help children learn to self-regulate, not only to manage big emotions but also better regulate their behavior, thinking, and learning. Danielle Heaton is the Co-Founder & Director of Twenty-One Senses, a nonprofit focused on advancing inclusion for individuals with invisible disabilities. This free workshop is organized by and hosted at the Children’s Museum of NH as part of their Wonder & Wellness Speaker Series, sponsored by Kennebunk Savings Bank. Pre-registration is required for these workshops, which include a simple pizza dinner (5-5:30pm), as well as limited free childcare for ages 4 and up (must use bathroom independently) for participating families during speaker presentation (5:30-6:30pm).
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Wee Ones Wednesday
2025-04-09 09:15 - 10:00, 2025-04-02 09:15 - 10:00 (America/New_York)
Join Miss Xanthi at the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire for this interactive weekly program for children ages 2–4. Designed as a PRE pre-school program for children and a parent or caregiver, we will enjoy art, music, movement, and conceptual learning together! This program is limited to 10 children, and caregivers or adults are welcome to sign up multiple children within their family. Pre-reservation/payment is required and does not include museum admission. Reservations to stay and play in museum exhibits must be made separately.
PRICES: Child $13 ($10 for Members), Additional Children (if participating in crafts & is a sibling) $9 ($7 for Members).
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Junior Science: Shapes & Patterns - Tuesday Sessions
2025-04-01 14:00 - 14:45, 2025-03-25 14:00 - 14:45 UTC
Join us for Junior Science at the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire. We are excited to invite junior scientists (ages 3.5 – 5 years old) to our March sessions, offered on either Monday mornings or Tuesday afternoons! This 45 minute drop-off class includes a story or felt board activity, followed by a fun experiment, and a related art project to take home. Grown-ups are welcome to stay in the building during class time, and families with siblings may opt to play on the second floor during the class time – please note that the museum is closed to the public on Mondays and Tuesday afternoons.
COST:
Members $48/child
Non-Members $60/child.
Pre-registration is required.
REGISTER HERE FOR TUESDAY CLASSES >>

Junior Science: Shapes & Patterns - Monday Sessions
2025-03-31 10:00 - 10:45 UTC
Join us for Junior Science at the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire. We are excited to invite junior scientists (ages 3.5–5 years old) to our March sessions, offered on either Monday mornings or Tuesday afternoons! This 45 minute drop-off class includes a story or felt board activity, followed by a fun experiment, and a related art project to take home. Grown-ups are welcome to stay in the building during class time, and families with siblings may opt to play on the second floor during the class time – please note that the museum is closed to the public on Mondays and Tuesday afternoons.
COST:
Members $48/child
Non-Members $60/child.
Pre-registration is required.
REGISTER HERE FOR MONDAY CLASS >>
