NH Maker Fest

Saturday, June 7, 2025

10am-3pm

Inside CMNH, outside in the park, and on the stage!

COST: Suggested $5/person donation

Join us at the 13th annual New Hampshire Maker Fest, an all ages celebration of creativity and innovation taking place in and around the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire in downtown Dover. From engineers to artists, to scientists, to chefs, the NH Maker Fest is a day for these “Makers” to show hobbies, experiments, projects, and for all of us to discover something new! It’s a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity and resourcefulness.

Because we need to make room for all the Makers, some of the museum exhibits won’t be accessible as usual. This is not a normal day of play at the museum, which is why you can’t reserve tickets for normal play sessions. The Fest is family friendly, and admission is a suggested $5/person donation. You can reserve tickets here online, or donate when you arrive. We thank our generous sponsors for helping us keep this an “entry by donation” event.

Apply to be a Maker

Deadline to Apply is May 19

If you are an engineer, a scientist, a baker, a tinkerer, a hobbyist, or an artisan, we want to see what you do!

Makers must offer a demonstration, free make-and-take activity, or some kind of interactive experience.

Apply Here

Maker Manual

I want to be a Sponsor!

FAQs

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Question: "So if I want to come play in the museum, I can't on this day?"

Answer: If you are looking to access ALL of our exhibits, then today isn't the best day to visit. However, some exhibits where we don't have Makers set up will be accessible. Some of these exhibits may include: Primary Place, Pattern Palace, and Cave Explorers on the 2nd floor of the museum.

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