Museums

Strawbery Banke Museum
Strawbery Banke is about connecting with the past. Visitors have the opportunity to experience how people lived and worked in this typical American neighborhood throughout four centuries of history.

14 Hancock St., Portsmouth, NH 03801
Phone: 603-433-1100
Web: http://www.strawberybanke.org

Amoskeag Fishways Learning and Visitors Center
The Amoskeag Fishways Learning and Visitors Center focuses on ecological and cultural issues of the Merrimack River and watershed. Visitors experience exhibits and educational programs year-round as well as a fish ladder in the spring.

6 Fletcher St., Amoskeag Dam, P.O. Box 330
Manchester, NH 03105
Phone: 603-626-3474
Web: http://www.amoskeagfishways.org

Children's Museum of New Hampshire
Uniquely New Hampshire, this hands-on arts and sciences museum engages children's natural curiosity. Children ages 1-12 can explore aeronautics, brainwaves, dinosaurs, world cultures, nature, music, art and more. Special baby/toddler area. Open year round in a beautiful riverfront park. Museum Shop.

6 Washington St., Dover, NH 03820
Phone: 603-742-2002
Web: http://www.childrens-museum.org

Pepi Herrmann Crystal, Inc.
Creator of Hand-cut and engraved crystal and glass, Glass Museum, tours and demonstrations of cutting crystal, lectures

3 Waterford Place, Gilford, NH 03249-6661
Phone: 603-528-1020
Web: http://www.handcut.com

Fort Stark Historic Site
Located on a peninsula historically called Jerry's Point on the southeast corner of New Castle Island. It overlooks the Piscataqua River, Little Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean. Fort Stark was named in honor of John Stark, commander of N.H. forces at the Battle of Bennington (1777).

Route 1B, Wildrose Lane, New Castle, NH 03854
Phone: 603-436-1552
Web: http://www.nhstateparks.org

The Little Nature Museum Inc.
Small, 55-year-old nonprofit nature center at Gould Hill Orchards, Contoocook. Open June 26 through Oct. 31st on weekends and holidays; check website for hours. Open weekdays and for groups by appointment. Hands-on collections, exhibits, activities, programs, trails for all ages.

656 Gould Hill Rd., Contoocook, NH 03229
Phone: 603-746-6121
Web: http://www.littlenaturemuseum.org

Claremont History Museum
Collection of Claremont artifacts and memorabilia. Call for open hours.

26 Mulberry St., Claremont, NH 03743
Phone: 603-543-1400

Pauline E. Glidden Toy Museum

4 Pleasant Street, Ashland, NH 03217
Phone: 603-968-7289

Frye's Measure Mill
Frye's Measure Mill has made Shaker and Colonial Boxes for over 150 years. Our craftsmen work in a water-powered mill on the National Register of Historic Places. The seven room gift shop is filled with folk art, tinware, pottery, blown glass, antiques and collectibles.

12 Frye Mill Rd., Wilton, NH 03086
Phone: 603-654-6581
Web: http://www.fryesmeasuremill.com

Museum of Family Camping
The Museum of Family Camping is dedicated to Roy B. Heise (1910-1991), whose dream it was to open a museum to display his collection of camping memorabilia, along with other treasures depicting the history of family camping.

Bear Brook State Park, 157 Deerfield Rd., Allenstown, NH 03275
Phone: 603-485-3782
Web: http://www.ucampnh.com/museum

Swanzey Historic Museum
1908 fire steamer, stage coach, 1929 Ford Coupe, kitchen iron stove and other various types of memorabilia. Advance notice is requested for bus groups.

720 Swanzey Rd., Route 10, West Swanzey, NH 03469
Phone: 603-352-4579

Mary Baker Eddy Historic Home
Mrs. Eddy lived in Rumney between 1860 and 1862. These were difficult years as she struggled with semi-invalidism, loneliness, and family problems, but they were also pivotal in her search for health and her exploration of the Bible.

58 Stinson Lake Rd., Rumney, NH 03266
Phone: 603-786-9943
Web: http://www.longyear.org

McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center
Discover New England’s premier air and space science center, featuring 21st century interactive exhibits simulation experiences, an observatory, world-renowned planetarium, science store, and café.

2 Institute Dr., Concord, NH 03301
Phone: 603-271-7827
Web: http://www.starhop.com

Museum of New Hampshire History
New Hampshire's only statewide history museum features exhibitions exploring the Granite State's past. Popular objects on display include one of the best-remaining examples of the world-famous Concord coach, the oldest dugout canoe in New England, and an original prototype for the Segway.

6 Eagle Sq., Concord, NH 03301
Phone: 603-228-6688
Web: http://www.nhhistory.org

Charlestown Historical Society
A 1775 schoolhouse is available for tours. The Archives Room, Town Hall, open Tuesdays 9:00 a.m.-noon, has much local information for historical and genealogical researchers. Monthly programs, occasional special events.

PO Box 159, Charlestown, NH 03603
Phone: 603-826-9726

Enfield Historical Society Museum at Enfield Center
Museum dedicated to the history of the town of Enfield, including photographs, farm tools and special exhibits.

Route 4A, Enfield, NH 03748
Phone: 603-632-7740

New Hampshire Telephone Museum
Discover 130 years of telephone history at one of our country’s finest exhibits of antique telephones and equipment.

22 East Main St, PO Box 444
Warner, NH 03278
Phone: 603-456-2234
Web: http://www.nhtelephonemuseum.com

Monadnock Children's Museum

147 Washington Street, Keene, NH 03431
Phone: 603-357-5161

Tuck Memorial Museum
The Tuck Memorial Museum on Meeting House Green at 40 Park Avenue is open during the summer months and special tours can be arranged by appointment. The admission is always FREE

40 Park Ave.,, Hampton, NH 03842
Phone: 603-929-0781
Web: http://www.hampton.lib.nh.us/hampton/history/holman/tuckmuse.htm

Franco-American Centre
Promotes the history, culture and education of the Franco-American community with an understanding of their historic contributions, cultural and artistic expressions, both past and present.

52 Concord St., Manchester, NH 03101
Phone: 603-669-4045
Web: http://www.facnh.com

Historic New England – Governor John Langdon House
Historic New England is the oldest, largest, and most comprehensive regional preservation organization in the country. We offer a unique opportunity to experience the lives and stories of New Englanders through their homes and possessions.

143 Pleasant St., Portsmouth, NH 03801
Phone: 603-436-3205
Web: http://www.historicnewengland.org

The Northern Forest Center
The Northern Forest spans 30 million acres of northern NH, ME, VT and NY. Explore the region's culture, heritage and future at Ways of the Woods, our traveling museum. Videos, kids activities, interpretive kiosks. Schedule at www.northernforest.org.

18 N. Main St., Ste. 204, Concord, NH 03301
Phone: 603-229-0679
Web: http://www.northernforest.org

Gorham Historical Society and Railroad Museum
Museum in a 1907 former Grand Trunk Railway station. Railroad engines and cars on static display, along with a unique model railroad and the Quinn-Crocket Railroadania collection. Generally open daily, mid-May through Columbus Day. Call or email in advance to guarantee tour.

25 Railroad St., Gorham, NH 03581
Phone: 603-466-5338
Web: http://www.gorhamnewhampshire.com

Warner House Association
The Warner House is an historic house museum C. 1716 located in downtown Portsmouth. 300 years...6 generations...a remarkable survivor.

150 Daniel Street, Portsmouth, NH 03802-0895
Phone: 603-436-5909
Web: http://www.warnerhouse.org

Diocesan Museum

517 Pine Street, Manchester, NH 03102
Phone: 603-624-1729

Andover Historical Society Museum
Featuring the 1874 Potter Place railroad station listed on the National Register. It contains an authentic "stationmaster's office," and annual exhibitions. Across the street is the 1913 Emons General Store/PO fitted as it might have appeared. Adjacent is a caboose and Richard Potters grave.

105-106 Depot St., Andover, NH 03216
Phone: 603-735-5628
Web: http://www.andoverhistory.org

Epping Historical Society and Museum
Epping Historical Society and Museum offers geneaological resources, cemetary index of over 80 cemeteries and a reference room. Open Monday evenings 6 - 9 p.m. and Wednesdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Route 27, Water Street, Epping, NH 03042
Phone: 603-679-2944

Manchester Historic Association & Millyard Museum
The Millyard Museum features permanent and changing exhibits on the history of Manchester, New Hampshire's largest city. Programs include walking tours, lectures, concerts, workshops and children's programs.

200 Bedford St., Manchester, NH 03101
Phone: 603-622-7531
Web: http://www.manchesterhistoric.org

Peterborough Historical Society & Museum
Museum of local history and research archives, changing exhibits and special events throughout the year. Located in downtown Peterborough.

19 Grove St., Peterborough, NH 03458
Phone: 603-924-3235

Derry Museum of History
Open Thu. and Sun. 1 - 4 p.m.

29 W. Broadway, Derry, NH 03038
Phone: 603-434-1247
Web: http://derrymuseum.org

Spaulding and Frost Cooperage

Route 107, Fremont, NH 03044
Phone: 603-895-9726

Museum of Childhood

2784 Wakefield Road, Off Rte 16
Wakefield, NH 03872
Phone: 603-522-8073

Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum
Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum, Education and Cultural Center, is dedicated to connecting people of today with 20,000 years of ongoing Native American cultural expression.

18 Highlawn Road, Warner, NH 03278
Phone: 603-456-2600
Web: http://www.indianmuseum.org

Hood Museum of Art
65,000 works of art and artifacts from a broad range of cultures and historical periods.

Dartmouth College, Wheelock Street, Hanover, NH 03755
Phone: 603-646-2808
Web: http://www.hoodmuseum.dartmouth.edu

Monadnock Folklore Society
The Monadnock Folklore Society was founded in 1980 with the intent of increasing the visibility of folk dance and music in the greater Monadnock region of Southwestern New Hampshire

1 Nelson Common Rd., Nelson, NH 03457
Phone: 603-352-8616
Web: http://www.monadnockfolk.org

Whipple House Museum
Local historical museum in attractive brick house, built in 1837. Birthplace and childhood home of Dr. George Hoyt Whipple, winner of Nober Prize in Medicine in 1934.

14 Pleasant Street, Ashland, NH 03217
Phone: 603-968-7716
Web: http://www.oldashlandnh.org

Eastman-Lord House Museum
The Conway Historical Society is headquartered in the Eastman Lord House, circa 1818 residence of Conway mill owner, William Kimball Eastman. Seventeen rooms are open to the public furnished in periods from 1818 through 1945.

100 Main St., Conway, NH 03818
Phone: 603-447-5551
Web: http://www.conwayhistory.org/eastman_lord_museum.html

Mount Washington Museum
Located in the Sherman Adams building on the summit of Mount Washington, the museum provides information about the rich natural and human history of Mt. Washington, and explains the mountain's legendary extreme weather.

Mount Washington State Park, Mount Washington, NH 03589
Phone: 603-356-2137
Web: http://www.mountwashington.org

Cathedral of the Pines
Cathedral of the Pines is a historic natural sanctuary, memorial, and outdoor cathedral honoring the past while promoting peace and tolerance.

10 Hale Hill Rd., Rindge, NH 03461
Phone: 603-899-3300
Web: http://www.cathedralofthepines.org

Durham Historic Museum

Corner of Route 108 and Main St, Durham, NH 03824
Phone: 603-868-5436
Web: http://www.ci.durham.nh.us/COMMUNITY/historic/dha.html

Moffett House Museum
Victorian house build about 1890. Museum and genealogy center. Newly restored physician's office.

119 High St., Berlin, NH 03570
Phone: 603-752-4590

Polar Caves Park
A family experience since 1922. Come tour our natural scenic attraction featuring 8 glacial caves. While visiting, feed the fallow deer and exotic birds, walk the nature trails and try the Polar Mining Expedition and Klondike Mines. Picnic area with charcoal grills available. Group rates also availa

705 Rumney Rte. 25, Rumney, NH 03266
Phone: 603-536-1888
Web: http://www.polarcaves.com

The Poore Family Foundation
The Foundation mission is to conserve, continue and propagate the traditional spirit, values, way of life and the philosophy of living of the settlers of the headwaters of the Connecticut River Valley. Currently The Poore Family Homestead Historic Far

RR1 Box 438, Colebrook, NH 03576
Phone: 603-237-5500
Web: http://www.poorefamily.homestead.com

Newmarket Historical Society

Granite Street, Stone School Museum
Newmarket, NH 03857
Phone: 603-659-7420

Campton Historical Society
Museum houses historical displays, programs, and open house events.Open Thurs. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and by request.

529 Rte. 175, Campton, NH 03223
Phone: 603-726-3813
Web: http://www.camptonhistorical.org

Ashland Railroad Station Museum
Historic 1891 railroad station; museum of railroad history and artifacts.

69 Depot St., Route 132, Ashland, NH 032I7
Phone: 603-968-7716
Web: http://www.oldashlandnh.org

New England Ski Museum
Exhibits on the history of skiing in New England and beyond; research library and collections; Museum Shop; vintage ski films shown in theater.

11 Franconia Notch State Park, Franconia, NH 03580-0267
Phone: 603-823-7177
Web: http://www.skimuseum.org

Muster Field Farm Museum
An 18th-century historic homestead, restored farm buildings and bicentennial working farm.

Harvey Road, North Sutton, NH 03260
Phone: 603-927-4276
Web: http://www.musterfieldfarm.com

National Museum of Children's Illustrators
Newly founded museum to be located in NH. Works by renown childrens illustrator Robert B. Childress will be permanently displayed. He illustrated the "Sally, Dick and Jane" reading books of the early 60s.

7 Stevens Rd., Gilmanton, NH 03237
Phone: 603-267-7808

Mount Washington Observatory Weather Discovery Center
Experience the wonders of our atmosphere through hands-on, interactive exhibits and a live video link with weather observers living and working on the summit of Mt. Washington. Also be sure to peruse The Weather Store for all the latest weather gadgets and educational toys. Admission is free!

2779 White Mountain Hwy., North Conway, NH 03860
Phone: 603-356-2137
Web: http://www.mountwashington.org

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