Children's Museum of the NEK

05/02/2026

Grand Opening today! Our new exhibit Farmers Market & General Store is now open. Children can:
“Harvest” produce
Weigh vegetables on market scales
Run their own farm stand
Shop the market and store
Stock shelves in the General Store
Practice kindness, cooperation, and commerce.
Come by today to check it out! Tickets can be bought on our website CMNEK.org

04/25/2026

CMNEK is grounded in a simple but powerful belief: children learn best when they are free to explore, create, and imagine without instruction or expected outcomes. Inspired by environments where materials are provided and creativity is trusted, the museum offers open-ended spaces where children lead their own play. By prioritizing imagination, flexibility, and parent-child connection, CMNEK supports healthy development in a way that is both research-based and deeply responsive to the needs of families in the Northeast Kingdom.

04/22/2026

Vermont roads be like:
“Gas? Maybe later.
Coffee? Always. ☕
Maple syrup? Every 5 miles. 🍁”

04/21/2026

We had so much fun at Yoga Storytime Adventure this morning! We will be hosting it again tomorrow and Thursday, starting at 9:15am. Click the link below to sign up!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/copy-of-yoga-storytime-adventure-tickets-1987537386827?aff=oddtdtcreator

04/21/2026

It’s school vacation week and the museum is open everyday from 10am to 4pm. Come by for your last chance to see our current exhibits. New exhibits are coming May 1st!

Follow the link below to access school vacation tickets:

Explore, play, and learn together at the Children’s Museum of the Northeast Kingdom. Admission helps keep visits comfortable for all.

04/18/2026

See Daniel and Peter sugaring!

https://youtu.be/9ERp8yhr2R8?si=oCyeZzdIf-f4CpUZ

04/18/2026

https://youtu.be/9ERp8yhr2R8?si=8yQAhAUPCFXMQPk2

6 likes. "Vermont Maple Syrup (Daniel & Peter)"

04/18/2026

04/18/2026

CMNEK is open today and hosting a free event for Maple Day! Come enjoy the nice weather and craft with us until 3pm. We can’t wait to see you!

04/15/2026

Yoga Storytime Adventure is Back! If you missed it in March or if you can't get enough, come by next Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday at 9 AM. Join Elise Nickerson, 200 Hour Certified Yoga Teacher, for a fun and enriching youth yoga experience (that feels great for adult bodies too). Click the link below to register.

Join Elise Nickerson, 200 Hour Certified Yoga Teacher, for a fun and enriching youth yoga experience (that feels great for adult bodies too)

04/13/2026

Board Member Opportunity – Help Build a Children’s Museum

We are building the Children’s Museum of the Northeast Kingdom (CMNEK) in Vermont and are entering a critical phase of growth.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a museum that will serve children and families across the Northeast Kingdom—bringing together education, creativity, local culture, and community connection.

As we move from a volunteer-led startup into a sustainable, professionally run organization, we are seeking to add a few strategic members to our Board of Directors.

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We are specifically looking for individuals with experience in:
• Fundraising and development
• Finance or accounting
• Nonprofit leadership or organizational growth
• Strategic planning and scaling

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What we are building:
• A dynamic children’s museum rooted in the culture and landscape of the Northeast Kingdom
• A long-term vision that includes a permanent, purpose-built museum space
• A sustainable model with strong leadership, programming, and community partnerships.

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Why this role matters:

We are at a pivotal point where the decisions we make now will shape the future of the organization. We are looking for individuals who can help guide this next phase with insight, experience, and a forward-thinking mindset.

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Commitment:
• Monthly board meetings (mix of in-person and virtual)
• Strategic guidance and governance (not day-to-day operations)
• Willingness to engage in thoughtful planning and long-term visioning

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If you are interested—or know someone who may be a good fit—I would love to connect and share more.
Please reach out to me directly or message me here on LinkedIn.

—
Dr. Jeanie Metivier, PhD
Board President & Treasurer
Children’s Museum of the Northeast Kingdom

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