Tuesdays, October 3, 10, 17 & 24 (4 weeks) from 1:30-2:15pm
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 October session. This 45-minute class includes a story or felt board activity, followed by a fun experiment, and a related art project to take home. Families with siblings may opt to play on the second floor during the class time from 1:30-2:15pm - please note that the museum is closed to the public on Tuesday afternoons. Grown ups are welcome to stay in the building during class time. Cost is Members $48/child; Non-members $60/child. Pre registration is required.
Tuesdays, October 7 - 28 (Four Weeks), 1:30-2:30pm
Join us for Homeschool STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) at the Children's Museum of NH. This hour-long drop-off class is for children in grades K-2, and includes fun science experiments, stories, and a take home project related to the theme. Our October session will focus on "reactions," and children will see demonstrations and try their own experiments.
This class is designed as a drop-off program, though 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 - please note that the museum is closed to the public on Tuesday afternoons.
Cost is $75/child ($68 for Members). Pre-registration is required.
PLEASE NOTE: If the class has to be canceled due to low enrollment, we will reach out to you and let you know one week prior to the start of class and you will be fully refunded, or we can help you reschedule for an upcoming class. If your child isn't able to join the class after signing up, please note that we do not offer refunds unless you give us notice 2 weeks prior to the first day of class.
Our classes will NOT be held if Dover public schools are closed or have a delayed opening. In the event of a cancellation, we will do our best to reach everyone signed up for the class through email, but please also check the museum's Facebook page for closing information before leaving for the museum on inclement weather days.
Visitors to the Children's Museum of New Hampshire must reserve their spots prior to their visit; please reserve for the exact number of people visiting the museum.
If you are unable to select a specific date/time that means tickets are SOLD OUT for that session. If you are unable to enter your desired number of tickets, that means there are not enough tickets available for that date/time to complete your requested order.
CMNH Members, please use the register/sign-in buttons at the top right of this page to receive your free admission! When creating an account, use the same name and email you used when you signed up for a membership. Once you’ve signed in, you will be able to select your ticket types (not w/discount tickets); the total will be zeroed out when you view your cart.
If you need to apply any sort of discount (including CMNH admission passes or reciprocal benefits from a participating ACM or ASTC organization) to your admission and you do not have a discount code, please choose the 'Adult/Child w/discount will pay at the door' ticket options. When you arrive for your play session, we will ask for proof of your discount and take payment. If you do have a discount code, please select the full price ticket types (not w/discount tickets). On the next page, you will be able to enter your code and the discount will be applied to your order.
HEALTH & SAFETY
By reserving tickets to visit the Museum, you are agreeing to follow our health and safety guidelines and museum rules. Please, leave strollers at home or be prepared to park them in our coat room; we encourage you to bring baby carriers or borrow one from the museum.
REFUNDS & RESCHEDULING
Your reservations are specific to the date/time you reserved for. If you need to visit on a different date/time, please contact us at questions@childrens-museum.org. Refunds are not available unless a guest is unable to visit due to illness, AND we are unable to reschedule their visit, AND we are notified prior to the scheduled visit.
GROUPS
Please DO NOT reserve tickets for groups here. If you buy tickets for groups over 10 visitors here instead of scheduling a group visit through our bookings manager, we may have to turn away your group.
Children’s Museum of New Hampshire Members of all levels are invited to these exclusive Member-only playtimes in the exhibits! Online reservations are still required, but as always FREE for members. Be sure to sign in before adding anything to your cart. Any issues getting your member discounts, please email questions@childrens-museum.org.
Join Miss Xanthi 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 parents are welcome to sign up multiple children within their family. There will be no snacks offered or eaten during Wee Ones, and food is not allowed in the exhibits.
Pre-reservation/payment is required. This program is limited to 10 children so if you don't reserve a spot before dropping into the museum, we can't guarantee there will be room for you to join in the program.
Wee Ones pricing is as follows and does not include museum admission. If you want to stay to play in the museum after Wee Ones, please reserve/pre-pay for a museum play session (9am-Noon or 1-4pm) separately here: https://childrens-museum.org/plan-your-visit/
Wee Ones Wednesday Prices:
Child: $14 (Members $11)
Group Visits are available 9:30am-Noon, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
The non-refundable $50 deposit purchased here will reserve your date and time. The balance must be paid 2 weeks prior to the visit date.
Fees are based on the number of participants:
$12/child
$12/parent chaperone
All school staff are FREE
1-to-1 Aides do not count towards the total adult chaperones.
For NH Title 1 Schools wishing to book a "Museum-in-Reach Group Visit + STEAM Workshop" your prices are:
$7/child
$7/parent chaperone
All School staff are FREE
Parent chaperones that are not paid for ahead of time by the school art subject to regular admission rates.
When booking this visit online, please only put in the number "1" when choosing the topic below. Right after booking you will receive an email with a form to fill out with more information about your total numbers, contact info, etc.
The non-refundable $50 deposit purchased here will reserve your date and time. The balance must be paid 2 weeks prior to the visit date.
Fees: The fees for a Self-Guided Group Visit are based on number of participants.
$9/Child
$9/Parent Chaperone
All school staff are FREE
1-to-1 Aides do not count towards the total adult chaperones.
For NH Title 1 Schools, choose the "MIR Self-Guided Group Visit" price type below for $0. For these visits, all children and school staff are free, and up to 15 parent chaperones are free (any additional parent chaperones are subject to regular admission rates - $14.50/person).
When booking this visit online, please only put in the number "1" when choosing the options below. Right after booking you will receive an email with a form to fill out with more information about your total numbers, contact info, etc.
For some children with autism spectrum or sensory processing disorders, a visit to museums like ours is challenging or over-stimulating. The Exploring Our Way: Sensory Friendly Playtimes are low-sensory events designed for children with autism spectrum or sensory processing disorders, and allows them to explore the Museum along with their families without the noise, crowds, and stimulation of a typical open day.
The museum is closed to the public during Exploring Our Way. 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 cancelling headphones to borrow. A medical diagnosis is not required. Online reservations are required, and admission is discounted to $3.50/person (free for Members).
Please reserve for the exact number of people visiting (in other words, don't just reserve one spot for yourself.)
Enjoy a special ticketed holiday event at the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire! Meet Santa for a photo opportunity and to receive a special gift. Engage in hands-on holiday craft activities and a magical science experiment all while exploring the museum’s many interactive exhibits. On your way out, grab a special treat to enjoy on your way home. Pajamas are welcome! Reserve your spots early. Space is limited! Cost is $20/Members or $25/Non-members per person and children under 12 months of age are free. This is a special ticketed event so museum admission discounts do not apply.
Photos will be taken by our elves (CMNH staff), with your phones so you don't have to wait for us to email you the photos after the event! If you don't have a phone, you can request that we take the photo and email it to you later.
Members can purchase tickets beginning Monday, October 6, and sales open to the public on Monday, October 13.
Tickets are non-refundable with a few exceptions: If you or anyone in your party is ill and cannot come, we will first try to help you reschedule to a different date and time. If you are unable to reschedule, AND you contact us prior to the date/time of your scheduled visit, we will try to issue refunds on a case-by-case basis.
By reserving a Birthday Party you are agreeing to follow museum rules. All of your guests will be asked to sign our guest list upon arrival on the date of your event. We reserve the right to refuse entry or ask people who are sick or not following the rules to leave the museum.
Problem Behaviors & How To Navigate Them
With Occupational Therapist Jessica Lewis
Thursday, May 8, 5-6:30pm
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.
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).
Monday, December 1 (one class), 10:45-11:30am
Join us for Little Artists at the Children's Museum of New Hampshire. We are excited to invite little artists (ages 3.5-5 years old) to our December session, offered on the first Monday of the month! This 45-minute drop-off class includes a story and an 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.
Cost is $15 for Members; $18 for Non-members.
Pre-registration is required.
PLEASE NOTE: If the class has to be canceled due to low enrollment, we will reach out to you and let you know one week prior to the start of class and you will be fully refunded, or we can help you reschedule for an upcoming class. If your child isn't able to join the class after signing up, please note that we do not offer refunds unless you give us notice 2 weeks prior to the first day of class.
Our classes will NOT be held if Dover public schools are closed or have a delayed opening. In the event of a cancellation, we will do our best to reach everyone signed up for the class through email, but please also check the museum's Facebook page for closing information before leaving for the museum on inclement weather days.