Museums

Enfield Shaker Museum
The Enfield Shaker Museum preserves and interprets the complex history of the Enfield Shaker village site.

447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH 03748
Phone: 603-632-4346
Web: http://www.shakermuseum.org

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

New Hampshire Farm Museum
Tour the historic Jones farmhouse, explore the exhibits in the 104-foot-long great barn, see the tractor and carriage collection, meet heritage breeds of farm animals, walk the trails on our 50 acre grounds and learn about three centuries of agriculture and rural life in New Hampshire.

1305 White Mtn. Hwy., Route 125, Milton, NH 03851
Phone: 603-652-7840
Web: http://www.farmmuseum.org

The Frost Place
The Frost Place is poet Robert Frost's 1915 farm homestead, now a center for poetry and the arts.

Ridge Road, Franconia, NH 03580
Phone: 603-823-5510
Web: http://www.frostplace.org

Libby Museum
The Libby is a natural history museum on beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee with collections of Native American Artifacts, native specimens, minerals, rocks, and much more including visiting artists exhibits and summer day camp programs.

Route 109-North, PO Box 629
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
Phone: 603-569-1035
Web: http://www.wolfeboronh.us/Libby%20Museum/index.htm

Historic New England
Historic New England is the oldest, largest, and most comprehensive regional heritage 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

Hampton Historical Society & Tuck Museum
We run a non-profit history museum in Hampton. We also do many free educational/fun programs and school programs, as well as fundraising events, such as our annual Pig Roast.

40 Park Ave., Hampton, NH 03843
Phone: 603-929-0781
Web: http://www.hamptonhistoricalsociety.org

The Poore Family Homestead Historic Farm Museum
The Poore Farm Museum is a historic homestead/settlement documenting one family’s life from the 1830's to the 1980’s. The house, barns and outbuildings are all in original condition and reflect their original use and era.

629 NH Route 145, Hollow Road, Stewartstown, NH 03576
Phone: 603-237-5500
Web: http://www.poorefamily.homestead.com

Remick Country Doctor Museum and Farm
A working farm and museum, depicting 200 years of NH history.

58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, NH 03886
Phone: 603-323-7591
Web: http://www.remickmuseum.org

Wyman Tavern Museum
The Wyman Tavern has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is maintained as a period house museum representing the period from 1770 to 1820.

339 Main St., Keene, NH 03431
Phone: 603-352-1895
Web: http://hsccnh.org/wymantavern

The Hunt Building
The trustees will oversee the restoration of the Hunt Building to its originial splendor, meanwhile making it available for public use in keeping with the original gift; namely, a commitment to the community and a symbol of community spirit. To promote it's mission, the Board of Trustees may accept

6 Main St., Nashua, NH 03064
Phone: 603-594-3661

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

New England Ski Museum
Exhibits on history of skiing; research library and collections; Museum Shop; vintage ski films.

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

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

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

Fitts Museum
Experience firsthand an early NH country home and it's carefully preserved furnishings and artifacts. Located in the historic "Senter" of the community, the Fitts Museum was established around 1885. On display are a variety of items including Civil War artifacts, furniture, and musical instruments.

185 High St., Candia, NH 03034
Phone: 603-483-8881
Web: http://www.fittsmuseum.org/1.html

Polar Caves Park
A family experience since 1922. 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 available.

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

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

Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion Historic Site
National Historic Landmark and 18th century residence of N.H.'s first royal governor, Benning Wentworth. Purple lilacs, descendants of European stock imported by Wentworth, decorate the grounds. A great area for picnicking, kayaking or taking a stroll. Mansion tours, art classes and function rentals

375 Little Harbor Rd., Portsmouth, NH 03801
Phone: 603-436-6607
Web: http://www.nhstateparks.org

William Damm Garrison House
Original 1675 Garrison house once located in the Back River section of Dover, N.H. and moved in 1915 to the Woodman Institute Museum four building Complex. The garrison displays over 800 colonial artifacts. Open as part of the museum tour. Admission required.

Woodman Institute Museum 182 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820
Phone: 603-742-1038
Web: http://www.woodmaninstitutemuseum.org

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

Newmarket Historical Society

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

Franconia Heritage Museum
Franconia Iron Furnace Interpretive Center Self-guided, always open One mile north of Franconia Heritage Museum

553 Main St., Franconia, NH 03580
Phone: 603-823-5000
Web: http://www.franconiaheritage.org

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

Lisbon Historic Railroad Station & Museum
A unique & distinctive architectural structure built circa 1870 by the Boston, Concord and Montreal Railroad, this historic station was completely renovated in 2008. It is being used as a visitor center/community building, offices for Lisbon Main Street, Inc., and a railroad museum.

25 Central St., Lisbon, NH 03585
Phone: 603-838-6376
Web: http://www.lisbonnh.org

Museum of Childhood

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

Lockehaven Schoolhouse Museum
One-room nineteenth century school house containing desks and other materials from that period of time.

East Hill Ibey Road, Enfield, NH 03748
Phone: 603-632-7740

Webster Cottage Museum

32 N. Main Street, Hanover, NH 03755
Phone: 603-643-6529

The Fells
The Fells is one of New England's finest examples of an early 20th-century summer estate. Enjoy historic exhibits and guided house tours; renowned gardens; rotating art and sculpture exhibits; nature trails; children’s fairy village; and youth explorer back packs. Plant Stand and Shop on premise.

456 Rte. 103A, Newbury, NH 03255
Phone: 603-763-4789
Web: http://www.thefells.org

Cohen Center for Holocaust Studies
One of the nation's oldest Holocaust resource centers. "To Remember and to Teach."

Keene State College, Keene, NH 03431
Phone: 603-358-2490
Web: http://www.keene.edu/cchs

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

New Hampshire Boat Museum
Open Memorial Day to Columbus Day, Mon-Sat 10-4; Sun 12-4. Extensive exhibits on New Hampshire's boating heritage and life on its lakes and rivers. Classic wooden boats, sailboats, raceboats, models, images, & memorabilia. Boat building, sailing, & other programs. Games for kids. Lectures. Gift shop

397 Center Street (Rte. 28N), Wolfeboro Falls, NH 03896
Phone: 603-569-4554
Web: http://www.nhbm.org

Mount Washington Valley Children's Museum
The Mount Washington Valley Children’s Museum nurtures the natural curiosity of all children and the adults in their lives, and encourages shared discovery through exhibits and programs that inspire exploration.

2639 White Mountain Hwy., North Conway, NH 03860
Phone: 603-356-2992
Web: http://www.mwvchildrensmuseum.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

Spaulding and Frost Cooperage

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

Margret & H.A. Rey Center
Margret and H.A. Rey, authors of the Curious George children’s book series were former summer residents of Waterville Valley, NH. Today their spirit lives on in the Margret and H.A. Rey Center, dedicated to honoring the Reys’ legacy through art, science, and adventure programs.

35 Village Rd. Building C, Waterville Valley, NH 03215
Phone: 603-236-3308
Web: http://www.thereycenter.org

Hillsborough Heritage Museum
A non-profit organization working to preserve the old firehouse as a museum to house the history of Hillsborough.

hillsborough, Hillsborough, NH 03244
Phone: 603-464-3637

The Centennial Hotel
Our fully renovated boutique hotel with contemporary elegant accommodations offers a touch of the old and new. Enjoy great food and spirits at the new Granite restaurant.

96 Pleasant St., Concord, NH 03301
Phone: 603-227-9000
Web: http://www.thecentennialhotel.com

Derry Fire Department Museum

West Broadway Fire Station, Derry, NH 03038
Phone: 603-432-3188

Northern Forest Heritage Park
The Northern Forest Heritage Park is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the legacy of the many people who came and made it their home. A self-guided walking tour of the Circa 1900 Logging Camp and River Boat tours are available in season. A visit to the Artisan's Gift Shop & Museum is a must.

961 Main Street, Berlin, NH 03570
Phone: 603-752-7202
Web: http://www.northernforestheritage.org

Kaleidoscope Children's Museum
A safe, creative and engaging indoor play space for children toddling thru age 8. Rich in the arts and hands-on learning. Day visits, family nights, parties, classes, workshops & summer camps. Excellent destination for preschool field trips, mother's groups & families. Creativity begins with play!

250 Commercial Street Suite 1004, Manchester, NH 03104
Phone: 603-606-3381
Web: http://www.nhchildrensmuseum.net

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

Harbor Arts Museum
The mission of Harbor Arts is to preserve the visual and performing arts in New Hampshire

75 Albany St., Portsmouth, NH 03801
Phone: 603-436-8596

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

Monadnock Folklore Society
The Monadnock Folklore Society was founded in 1980 with the intent of increasing the visibility of folk dance and music in Southwestern New Hampshire. We present Contra Dances on Monday nights in the Nelson Town Hall. Concerts are presented occasionally, see Web page for current information.

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

Bedford Historical Society
This museum displays artifacts from the history of Bedford.

24 N. Amherst Rd., Bedford, NH 03110
Phone: 603-471-6336
Web: http://www.bedfordhistoricalnh.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 Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1934.

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

Aidron Duckworth Art Museum
Dedicated to the artwork of Aidron Duckworth, (1920-2001) a British-American artist and teacher. Guest artists are also featured in Gallery II and Sculpture on the Grounds. The Museum is free and hours are 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Fri. – Sun., May – Oct. and by appointment.

21 Bean Rd., Meriden, NH 03770
Phone: 603-469-3444
Web: http://www.aidronduckworthmuseum.org

Historical Society of Cheshire County
Permanent exhibits of glass, pottery, toys, silver; feature exhibits; extensive research library.

246 Main St., Keene, NH 03431
Phone: 603-352-1895
Web: http://www.hsccnh.org

Albacore Park
Decommissioned in the early 1970s, the USS Albacore has found its final resting place in Portsmouth NH's Albacore Park. The naval submarine is open to the public to tour and educate.

600 Market St., Portsmouth, NH 03801
Phone: 603-436-3680
Web: http://www.ussalbacore.org

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