Children’s Museum of New Bern

08/12/2026

Pick up your paddle and come join us and Atlantic Dance Theatre for the 2nd Annual Dinking for Dance Pickleball Tournament!

Storms may have washed us out on our original date in the spring, but we are back at it with our new date: Saturday, Sept. 12!

The proceeds from this event will help fund a dance exhibit at the Children's Museum of New Bern honoring ADT's late founder, Elizabeth Pope.

We will have prizes, food, drinks, and endless fun!

Sign up here: https://givebutter.com/second-annual-dinking-for-dance

08/12/2026

We cannot even express how grateful we are for the support we have received from City of New Bern, NC Government, Alderman Trey Ferguson, Bobby Aster, and Mayor Jeffrey Odham. They are truly working hard to make a difference for our city and the families in our community!

08/06/2026

🐈‍⬛The cat's out of the bag! We are so proud to announce that Verdigris Pet Hospital is sponsoring a play vet clinic in the children's museum!

Carefully crafted, science-minded with a goal to teach youngsters the basics of responsible pet ownership, this exhibit will be packed with educational and entertaining activities.

Those familiar with Verdigris Pet Hospital know their team has a reputation for being community-minded and giving to many great causes in the New Bern area. We are honored to be among them.

They offer preventive services, routine care, advanced care, and after-hours emergency services.

A round of applause👏 for Verdigris Pet Hospital, where pets are their passion!

08/05/2026

As we get closer and closer to opening our doors, we are now ready to find an Executive Director!

Please see job description here:
https://www.nbchildrensmuseum.com/employment

08/01/2026

❤️ T-Shirts for sale and available for local pickup ❤️

Please place orders here:
https://nbchildrensmuseum.square.site

Shirts can be picked up at 2994 Old Airport Rd. New Bern, NC. You will be contacted once they are ready for pick up.

08/01/2026

Happy to support Autismazing.org at their Ice Cream for Breakfast event!

07/29/2026

The Blood Connection's blood drive and fundraiser for the Children's Museum will be at Trent Woods Town Hall TOMORROW, Thursday, July 30!

As of Wednesday afternoon, there are still plenty of slots.

Sign up by clicking the link: https://donate.thebloodconnection.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/304936

Did you know you can help save a life AND donate to the museum at the same time?

The Blood Connection will be at the Town of Trent Woods on Thursday, July 30th. For every pint collected, they will donate $10 to the Children's Museum of New Bern!

Please support this lifesaving mission by signing up for an appointment: https://donate.thebloodconnection.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/304936

07/27/2026

📣ATTN: We are excited to announce Atlantic Dance Theatre is sponsoring a dance exhibit at the children's museum!

The interactive exhibit will honor ADT Founding Director Elizabeth Pope's storied legacy. Elizabeth, a well-loved leader in the community, passed away last year after decades of inspiring others through dance.

Elizabeth founded ADT, a nonprofit dedicated to bringing professional dancers from cultures around the world to children in ENC, 41 years ago.
The dance exhibit will continue Elizabeth's calling and ADT's mission: to provide dance to build young lives while fulfilling our commitment to enriching culture and supporting our vibrant arts community.

07/21/2026

Did you know you can help save a life AND donate to the museum at the same time?

The Blood Connection will be at the Town of Trent Woods on Thursday, July 30th. For every pint collected, they will donate $10 to the Children's Museum of New Bern!

Please support this lifesaving mission by signing up for an appointment: https://donate.thebloodconnection.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/304936

06/29/2026

🎉Sara’s and Heavenly Ice Cream LLC raised more than $1,600 during Saturday’s fundraiser!

We are so grateful our community showed up to support amazing local businesses and our mission to create a safe, fun, and educational place for children in New Bern.

What an incredible day! ❤️

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone who came out to support our fundraiser for the Children’s Museum of New Bern. Whether you dined in, grabbed takeout, or simply helped spread the word, your support means the world to us.

We were honored to meet some of the amazing women, families, and supporters helping make the Children’s Museum a reality. Getting to hear about their vision and passion for creating an inclusive space for children in our community made the day even more meaningful.

A very special thank you to Heavenly Ice Cream LLC for setting up outside the restaurant and generously donating a portion of their sales to the fundraiser. We truly appreciate you being part of this event and helping us make an even bigger impact! 🍦💙

To everyone who showed up, shared a meal, enjoyed some ice cream, and supported this cause, thank you for reminding us just how strong and caring our community is. We can’t wait to see the Children’s Museum become a place where families can learn, play, and make memories for years to come.

Thank you for making this fundraiser such a success! ❤️🍕🍦