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Ready, Set, CLIMB! A Giant New Adventure Awaits in Dover

We checked out the Children’s Museum’s new 30-foot light-up climber, and my kids LOVED it!

By Jonna Kinlin, Publisher of Macaroni KID Seacoast October 27, 2026

Get ready to reach new heights! The Children’s Museum of New Hampshire in Dover has a brand-new, 30-foot-tall climbing sculpture, and it’s lighting up playtime in a whole new way.


This article is sponsored by The Children's Museum of New Hampshire, but all opinions in this article are my own.




CMNH climber with girl climbing

Calling all little climbers, fearless explorers, and kids who just can’t sit still! 🎉 There’s a BIG new reason to plan a trip to the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire.

Meet The Climber, a spectacular, 30-foot-tall, light-up climbing adventure that opened October 2! This incredible structure stretches from the museum’s main floor all the way up to the rafters, giving kids a chance to climb, explore, and see the museum from a whole new perspective.

And guess what? My kids and I got to check it out this past week, and it was SO much fun! They absolutely loved climbing all the way to the top. Watching them make their way up this giant, colorful structure was so much fun, and they were pretty proud of themselves when they made it to the top! If you have little adventurers at home, this is definitely one to add to your list.


Boy looking at climber

The Climber isn’t your average playground equipment. This one-of-a-kind sculpture features colorful LED lights built right into its climbing platforms, so the experience changes with every climb. That means every trip up can feel like a brand-new adventure!

Brave climbers who make it to the top will be rewarded with a bird’s-eye view of the entire museum. Along the way, kids can build confidence, practice problem-solving, and burn off some serious energy.

The Climber was designed with safety in mind, featuring enclosed cable netting and platforms that limit how far a child can fall while exploring.


Kids on climber

Ready to see what all the excitement is about? The Climber is included with regular admission to the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire, so families can enjoy this new attraction along with all the museum’s other hands-on exhibits and activities.

Whether your kids are adventurous climbers or just love discovering something new, this towering, twinkling attraction is sure to make your next museum visit extra memorable!

For hours, admission details, and more information, visit Children's Museum of NH.