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Children’s Museum of NH Birthday Parties
A Birthday Party at the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire includes 1.5 hours of playtime in all the museum’s exhibits for up to 40 people and access to a private party room! Nothing’s easier than a party theme of “Go Play” and that’s what the museum delivers! Kids activities include exploring a Yellow Submarine, playing pretend Veterinarian, making art in our Muse Studio, harvesting crops in Little Farmers, building race car ramps, digging for dino bones, pretending to be a beaver or osprey, fishing or boating down the Cochecho River, and so many more! Coming in the Fall of 2026: a brand new 30-foot tall indoor climbing structure!
See all available dates and book online: https://childrens-museum.org/
Birthday Parties Include:
- 2 hours of fun for up to 40 people
- Full use of museum indoor exhibits
- Art activities in our Muse Studio
- Access to a private party room to enjoy food and presents
Birthday Party Times:
- Fridays & Saturdays: 2 party slots available, both 4-6pm
- Sundays: 2 party slots available, both 1-3pm
The Children’s Museum of NH is closed to the public during birthday parties while we offer two party reservations during the same time slot.
Party Rules
By booking a Birthday Party, you and your guests agree to follow all museum rules. Adults are expected to stay with their children at all times and help them follow museum rules.
- Birthday Parties are limited to 40 guests – this includes the party family as well as ALL adults and children who come to your party. Please do not exceed this limit. Your guests will be asked to sign in with CMNH staff upon arrival.
- Only tabletop decorations are allowed, and only in the party room. Balloons and Pinatas are not allowed, nor is anything with confetti or glitter. Nothing may be taped or pinned to the party wall, including Happy Birthday banners.
- All food or drink must be kept and consumed inside the party classroom. Alcohol is not permitted.
- Children may not be left unattended anywhere in the museum.
- Please help clean up after yourselves in the party room.
Party Fees:
$375 for Members
$395 for Non-members
Reservations
Birthday Parties are available to book online. If you see that a date is not available, it is booked.
When you book, you will be required to pay in full. To receive your $20 member discount, register for our ticketing site, and log-in before making your reservation.
Reserve your party date/time here!
About the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire
The 501(c)(3) not-for-profit Children’s Museum of New Hampshire is located at 6 Washington Street in Dover and offers two levels of hands-on, interactive exhibits for children from newborn to middle school. Children can explore a wide range of subjects, from dinosaurs, music and aeronautics to world cultures, art, natural history, and S.T.E.A.M.. Open year-round, the Silver LEED-certified museum specializes in creating memorable family learning experiences and works closely with schools, social service agencies, and educators. A central part of the museum’s mission is ensuring accessibility, and the “Reach All Initiative” works towards this goal by welcoming over 28% of yearly visitors for free or reduced admission. The museum also hosts a variety of live performances, workshops, classes and special events for families. For more information, please call the museum at (603) 742-2002 or visit www.childrens-museum.org
Children’s Museum of New Hampshire
Birthday Parties at CMNH
6 Washington Street, Dover NH 603-742-2002
