The legendary Tunbridge Fair features harness racing, pony pulling, swine showing, exhibits, tractor pulls, carnival rides, food, music and more. The Tunbridge World’s Fair has run continuously since 1867, except in 1918 during to the great flu epidemic, and during World War II. Tickets $11-$21;...
Celebrate the annual Oktoberfest at von Trapp Brewing Bierhall with beer, food, competitions and music. The Inseldudler Band will be playing at both sessions as well as Trachten contests (for traditional Oktoberfest outfits), cask tapping and U.S. Steinholding competitions at each session. There are two sessions on...
If your busy schedule is always getting in the way of a visit to the Montshire, then July is your month! Every Tuesday in July, the Montshire Museum of Science is open late, until 8 p.m. Come after work, meet up with friends, bring a...
It’s not a date night! It’s a night to meet new folks! We will help you find some “Good Chemistry” with other Upper Valley adults at this interactive chemistry-themed “Mixer”! Try hands-on science and engineering activities that encourage conversation and collaboration, and even a little...
It's the last After Dark of the season, and we are finishing with the theme Silly Robots! Try out robotic bees, roly-poly rollers, and a wall-crawling drawing bot! Bring yourself, a date, a buddy, or a group, for this adults-only night. Ages 21+ only, with...
Join friends and family for the Montshire’s annual Igloo Build. Visitors witness ice blocks transform into sturdy structures at this long-running winter tradition. Please note that this event is weather dependent and subject to cancellation and requires adequate snowpack in advance of the event date....
Warm up this January with **Montshire After Dark!** Play with the principles of physics used by winter olympians: experiment with ice and friction at micro-curling, design and build a marble luge course, and engineer a bobsled to carry your team safely to the finish line....
As darkness descends in December, Montshire Museum's herd of friendly dinosaurs is ready to light up the night! Starting Friday, Dec. 12, you can visit a twinkling Triceratops, a sparkling Spinosaurus, and others while strolling or snowshoeing through a gentle Science Park loop. These prehistoric...
Celebrate the excitement of a new year and a new beginning without staying up late! New Years at Noon at Montshire Museum in Norwich features hands-on, festive activities especially for families, with dance party countdowns throughout the event. Guests are invited to dress up, dress...
Seatbelts everyone! If you know a hardworking young adult (ages 16+) in need of a nostalgic throwback, pass the word that entry to the Montshire is $5 with a current student ID (high school, college, trade school, or apprenticeship accepted). Relive your favorite memories from...
Celebrate the longest night of the year at Montshire Museum's Sauropod Solstice. The museum stays open until 6 p.m. (one hour later) on this first day of winter. Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and warm ciders and hear solstice stories. Conduct deep-time-inspired investigations in the Science...
Meet a tree and measure how much carbon it can store in its lifetime. Tour the Montshire Museum's Compost Plaza, then watch composting critters turn food waste into rich compost at our Compost Critters Petting Zoo. Reconnect with the outdoors with nature-based mindfulness activities.
Astronomy Day at Montshire Museum is an annual celebration of all things celestial. Take part in astronomical arts and crafts and hands-on space demonstrations. Free with museum admission.
Make plans to join the Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich for New Year’s at Noon. Enjoy an early New Year’s Eve party just for families with festivities and themed activity stations around the museum. Admission $11-$15.
