I've thought and thought about how to write this review and rate this museum and I wish I could give them another 1/2 star. Housed in an old house (or perhaps an old small office building) this is notsomuch a museum as it is a learning center of sorts.
We visited on a rainy Saturday for one of their monthly special events, this one featuring chickens at various stages (next month: groundhogs.) The location is secluded and beautiful and I suspect the outdoor activites are really what makes CNM special. However, if that's true, is that really enough to ride on???
There was not really anything hands-on for the kids to do, aside from crafts. The little indoor climbing area simulates groundhog tunnels but many of the little cause/effect displays didn't work. There is a small but cute water/rain table. There are many mounted & stuffed specimens to view, but no educational speakers or anything. Hubby took the kids into the reptile room and said it is one of the larger collections he's seen and our 4yo was very intrigued...but again, just looking, no learning.
For the price, I can't say I won't return ($6pp) and give them another chance, especially when we can enjoy their outdoor offerings. Be warned though, it was insanely hot inside (at least 80 degrees) and there is only ONE bathroom w/a changing table....at a kid's museum.