SPECIAL GUESTS

Enjoy a fun day out with your kids, complete with special guest appearances!

Principal Strings from the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra: “Frozen, Fish, and Fairytales”
Saturday, March 28, 2 pm

Come play this afternoon from 1–4pm and catch a special performance by the principal string players from the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra at 2pm! The duo, who have performed together across New England, will play their “Frozen, Fish, and Fairytales” show, featuring music from popular movies and shows that you may recognize! This performance is included with museum admission (free for Members) thanks to the generous sponsorship by The Fuller Foundation and Dover Rotary Club.

Ballet Demonstration with Lila Dance Festival

Saturday, April 11, 10:30am

Our friends from Lila Dance Festival are back for a visit today! The dancers will perform a few short pieces for visitors followed by a chance for kids to join in and dance with the group. This performance is included with museum admission (free for Members) thanks to the generous sponsorship by The Fuller Foundation and Dover Rotary Club.

Farm Day with Sturgeon Creek Farm

Sunday, May 3, 10am–Noon

Join us at the museum this morning to meet some of the animals from Sturgeon Creek Farm in Eliot, Maine! Visitors can view and interact with animals (lamb and chickens) on the outdoor Play Patio. This program is included with museum admission (free for Members). STEAM programs at the Museum are sponsored, in part, by Novocure, Albany Engineered Composites, Granite State Development Corp., and Service Credit Union.

We love having talented friends!
Sign up for our next free Wonder & Wellness parenting workshop coming up on April 8. It includes a simple pizza dinner and childcare during the talk for kids ages 4+. Link in bio #specialguest

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Pip the cat, one of the adoptable animals @popememorialcvhs brought to our grownup craft and cuddle night, is really enjoying her time exploring the exhibits! #specialguest

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Thank you to @popememorialcvhs and Nimbus the bunny for visiting today for Toddlerfest fun! #specialguest

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Wow! Did you know that CMNH has a Magic Enlarging Machine? We made sure it works just in time for Books Alive! with Clifford the big red dog! Come see Clifford and check out everything going on at the children's museum online! We can't wait to see you!
#childrensmuseum #specialguest #booksalive #cmnhmember #playbasedlearning

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There's one more chance to see Clifford the Big Red Dog here at the museum, this morning at 10am! Sign up for today's morning play session (9am-Noon) to get a chance to enjoy storytime, hugs and high fives with everyone's favorite enormous red puppy! Link in bio. #specialguest #CMNHmoment

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Clifford the Big Red Dog is here at the museum today and tomorrow for Books Alive! #specialguest He will make his appearance on the museum floor at 10am during the morning play session (9am-Noon) and again at 2pm during the afternoon play session (1-4pm). Get your tickets online before visiting- link in bio! #CMNHmoment #DoverNH

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Come to Toddlerfest and check out all our fun guests and activities happening! @thesonatinacenter is always a favorite with visitors! And if you missed them, don’t worry they’ll be back again next Friday, October 3rd!
#cmnh #playbasedlearning #specialguest #cmnhmoment

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Anywhere but a children's museum and this might make for a pretty ominous note! 

Clifford the Big Red Dog is visiting this weekend! Make your reservations now for hugs and high fives—it's included with museum admission, and free for members! Link in bio! #specialguest

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Thank you Belletete Ballet Studio for visiting us today for a dance class for Toddler Fest! For more Toddler Fest fun check our website and make a reservation at childrensmuseum.org  #playbasedlearning #toddlerfest #cmnhmoment #specialguest

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Hippo-shark wants you to take some time for yourself (he is all about self-care) this weekend and take a drawing workshop with illustrator Sean Bixby! It's a grown-up only art workshop, 1:30-3:30pm and costs $45/adult. Registration ends at 8:30am on August 9th so don't wait! Link in bio. @Seanbixby #DoverNH #artfun #thisweekend #NHart #specialguest

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Thank You to the Fuller Foundation for sponsoring art programming at the museum.