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Children's Museum of New Hampshire

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6 Washington St, Dover, NH 03820

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Early Birds Playgroup
Tue, Oct 6, 20268:15 AM

NEW! Start your morning with play! Join CMNH staff for a relaxed weekly playgroup for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers taking place in either our Little Farmers or Primary Place exhibit. Plus, we’ll welcome a special guest once a month, starting in October. Free from 8:15–9am, then regular Museum admission applies if you’d like to stay and play after the Museum opens to the public at 9am. Learn More

Source: childrens-museum.org · Last verified Oct 4, 2026

Toddler Tinker Time
Tue, Oct 6, 202610:30 AM

Join us for a weekly program that emphasizes the importance of tinkering! Tinkering helps little ones develop fine motor skills, increases problem solving abilities, and is an open invitation to foster peer relationships! What is tinkering?! Tinkering can range from taking something apart and putting it back together to making an open-ended sculpture, to playing with “loose parts” and special science tools. We will have different activities every week and some old favorites will pop up again and

Source: childrens-museum.org · Last verified Oct 4, 2026

Baby Storytime
Wed, Oct 7, 20269:30 AM

Babies (ages 6 months–2 years) and their caregivers are welcome to join Baby Storytime at the Children’s Museum of NH! 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 Bab

Source: childrens-museum.org · Last verified Oct 4, 2026

Little Artists Class (4-week, Wednesdays Oct. 7-28, 10:30–11:15am)
Wed, Oct 7, 202610:30 AM

Source: childrens-museum.org · Last verified Oct 4, 2026

Wacky Art Wednesdays
Wed, Oct 7, 20262:30 PM

Join us at the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire every Wednesday at either 10:30am or 2:30pm to do a wacky and wonderful art project. Children are invited to join our educators to make a wacky and wonderful art project to take home! We’ll take inspiration from art in our own Gallery 6, from famous artists, or from the world around us. Want to join in? Simply reserve spots in the museum’s play session that correspond to the date of the Wacky Art Wednesday you want to join! Included with museum a

Source: childrens-museum.org · Last verified Oct 4, 2026

Cultural Crafts
Thu, Oct 8, 20262:30 PM

Join us during either the morning play session (at 10:30am), or the afternoon play session (at 2:30pm), to do a fun craft, play a game, or make some art celebrating a culture from around the world. Theme changes each month. Want to join in? Simply reserve spots in the museum’s morning or afternoon play session that correspond to the date of the Cultural Crafts you want to join—it’s included with museum admission and as always, free for Members. PLAN YOUR VISIT

Source: childrens-museum.org · Last verified Oct 4, 2026

Science Friday
Fri, Oct 9, 20262:30 PM

New each week, Science Friday drop-in programs at the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire engage children in experiments and activities that focus on fun and act as a jumping-off point for learning about science concepts. Sponsored by the State of NH on behalf of the UNIQUE College Investing Plan. Want to join in? Simply reserve spots in the museum’s morning or afternoon play session that correspond to the date of the Science Friday you want to join—it’s included with museum admission and, as alw

Source: childrens-museum.org · Last verified Oct 4, 2026

October Little Yogis 4-week class
Sat, Oct 10, 202610:00 AM

October 10, 17, 24 & 31 (4 weeks), 10-10:30am Unroll your mats and join us for a fun, movement-filled yoga adventure! Designed specifically for toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2-5), Little Yogis introduces early mindfulness, flexibility, and balance through playful storytelling, music, and simple poses. Parents stay in the room to cheer on their little ones (and maybe try a pose or two!) We’ll wrap up every class with a fun, hands-on craft that kids can take home. Cost is $66 ($60 for Members) a

Source: childrens-museum.org · Last verified Oct 4, 2026

Birthday Parties Available
Sat, Oct 10, 20262:00 PM

Celebrate your child’s next birthday with us! Birthday Parties are available to book at CMNH on Saturdays & Sundays 10am-Noon or 2-4pm. Families have access to a private classroom area for food and cake, along with complete access to the museum’s exhibits. Parties are not private unless you book a Private Birthday Party. 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

Source: childrens-museum.org · Last verified Oct 4, 2026

Private Birthday Parties Available
Sat, Oct 10, 20264:30 PM

Celebrate your child’s next birthday with us! Private Birthday Parties are available to book at CMNH on Fridays & Saturdays, 4:30-7pm. Families have access to a private classroom area for food and cake, along with complete private access to the museum’s exhibits. Private Parties are limited to a total of 60 people (including adults). 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. On

Source: childrens-museum.org · Last verified Oct 4, 2026

Birthday Parties Available
Sun, Oct 11, 20262:00 PM

Celebrate your child’s next birthday with us! Birthday Parties are available to book at CMNH on Saturdays & Sundays 10am-Noon or 2-4pm. Families have access to a private classroom area for food and cake, along with complete access to the museum’s exhibits. Parties are not private unless you book a Private Birthday Party. 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

Source: childrens-museum.org · Last verified Oct 4, 2026

Early Birds Playgroup
Tue, Oct 13, 20268:15 AM

NEW! Start your morning with play! Join CMNH staff for a relaxed weekly playgroup for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers taking place in either our Little Farmers or Primary Place exhibit. Plus, we’ll welcome a special guest once a month, starting in October. Free from 8:15–9am, then regular Museum admission applies if you’d like to stay and play after the Museum opens to the public at 9am. Learn More

Source: childrens-museum.org · Last verified Oct 4, 2026

Toddler Tinker Time
Tue, Oct 13, 202610:30 AM

Join us for a weekly program that emphasizes the importance of tinkering! Tinkering helps little ones develop fine motor skills, increases problem solving abilities, and is an open invitation to foster peer relationships! What is tinkering?! Tinkering can range from taking something apart and putting it back together to making an open-ended sculpture, to playing with “loose parts” and special science tools. We will have different activities every week and some old favorites will pop up again and

Source: childrens-museum.org · Last verified Oct 4, 2026

Private Birthday Parties Available
Fri, Oct 16, 20264:30 PM

Source: childrens-museum.org · Last verified Oct 4, 2026

Wonder & Wellness Parenting Workshop: Collaborative Problem Solving
Wed, Oct 21, 20265:00 PM

Source: childrens-museum.org · Last verified Oct 4, 2026

Recent Past Events at Children's Museum of New Hampshire

S.C.A.R.E. NH Free Costume GiveawaySun, Oct 4, 2026
Birthday Parties AvailableSun, Oct 4, 2026
Science FridayFri, Sep 18, 2026
Cultural CraftsThu, Sep 17, 2026
Baby StorytimeWed, Sep 16, 2026
Wacky Art WednesdaysWed, Sep 16, 2026
Toddler Tinker TimeTue, Sep 15, 2026
Birthday Party Rentals Available – SaturdaysSat, Sep 5, 2026
Science FridayFri, Sep 4, 2026
Birthday Party Rentals Available – FridaysFri, Sep 4, 2026
Wacky Art WednesdaysWed, Sep 2, 2026
Birthday Party Rentals Available – SundaysSun, Aug 30, 2026
Birthday Party Rentals Available – SaturdaysSat, Aug 29, 2026
Science FridayFri, Aug 28, 2026
Birthday Party Rentals Available – FridaysFri, Aug 28, 2026

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