It's every curious child's dream to be in a science museum for the night. That dream can become reality at the Montshire Museum of Science with its overnight "camp-in" program for kids ages 7 and up. Our exciting Science Museum includes two floors of intriguing hands-on exhibits and 110 acres of nature along the banks of the Connecticut River.
Arriving at the Museum after an early dinner, campers rotate in small groups through featured activities including:
- StarLab:
- View the night sky up close and warm in Montshire's inflatable planetarium
- Trail Walk:
- Discover the Museum's woodland trails at night with a guided walk
- Simple Soda Fountain Science:
- Capture the joy of science discovery using everyday materials
- A Closer Look: at the Museum's fascinating exhibits
Campers are provided with a light snack midway between the evening activities. Groups sleep in our large, carpeted Community Room. In the morning, following breakfast, the campers head out to explore some of the trails with a self-guided nature hike.
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Fees
For groups of 25 and more, fees are charged per individual at the rate of $37/child and $32/adult.
A minimum group fee of $825 is charged to groups of fewer than 25 participants. This fee guarantees your reservation. However, your group will most likely be joined with another group to meet our 50 - 90 participant range per camp-in.
Montshire reserves the right to schedule additional groups for camp-ins until the maximum limit is reached.
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Safety
Montshire's facility meets the highest safety standards for public buildings. It is fully equipped with smoke and fire alarms connected to a regional emergency response system. Nearby ambulance service is available and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, one of New England's major medical centers, is within a few miles.
Reservations and Additional Information
For complete information on the Montshire Museum's Camp-in program, download our Camp-in Information PDF file , contact the Camp-in coordinator via email at , or call the museum at 802 649-2200.
