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.
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 are always free and do not count towards the total adult chaperones.
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 prompt for you to send more information to us 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
Up to 15 parent chaperones free (any additional parent chaperones are subject to regular admission rates - $14.50/person).
1-to-1 Aides are ALWAYS free and do not count towards the total adult chaperones.
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 prompt for you to send more information to us 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.
Please reserve for the exact number of people visiting (in other words, don't just reserve one spot for yourself.)
Try out our popular Junior Science classes at the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire with this special one-class sampler! Interested families and returning scientists can try out Junior Science and see if it is a good fit. Junior scientists (ages 3.5-5 years old) will join this 45 minute Valentine’s Day-themed class and enjoy a story or felt board activity, a fun experiment, and a related art project to take home. This class will be held in our STEAM Lab, 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. Junior Science is designed to be a drop-off program, though we welcome grown ups to stay with their child if needed. Grown ups are welcome to stay in the building during class time.
Cost is Members $12 per child; Non-Members $15 per child.
Pre-registration is required.
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.
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.
Thursdays, October 2, 9, 16 & 23, 3:30-4:30pm
Get ready to giggle at our Silly Skit Studio! In this five-week program, we'll dive into the world of sketch comedy, where imagination and laughter know no limits. In this hour-long drop-off program, young performers (ages 8-10 years old) will explore improv, theatre, puppetry, and comedy skit writing, all while having a blast playing theatre games that spark creativity and teamwork. We'll collaborate to create funny skits and performances, culminating in our own variety show that friends and family are welcome to attend!
Cost is $95/child ($85/child for Members). Pre-registration is required.