Exeter Historical Society
A non-profit organization, the Exeter Historical Society offers regular programs of local historical interest and is a repository for documents, maps, photos, artifacts, and other ephemera pertaining to Exeter, New Hampshire.

47 Front St., Exeter, NH 03833
Phone: 603-778-2335
Web: http://www.exeterhistory.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

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

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.

to be determined, Concord, NH 03301
Phone: 603-267-7808

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

Jefferson Historical Museum
Jefferson Historical Society Jefferson, Coos County, New Hampshire, incorporated in 1796 and named for the then-Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson, traces its history to the latter part of the 18th Century.

Route 2, Jefferson, NH 03583
Phone: 603-586-7021

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

Peterborough Historical Society & Museum
Museum of local history and research archives, changing exhibits and special events throughout the year. Located in downtown Peterborough. Includes children's exhibit, Come Play in the Town's Attic, with games, crafts, and activities for families.

19 Grove St., Peterborough, NH 03458
Phone: 603-924-3235
Web: http://www.peterboroughhistory.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

Monadnock Children's Museum

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

Mariposa Museum
We are a hands-on musuem of folk culture: folk art, textiles, costumes, art, puppets, toys and instruments from around the world. We have rotating regional exhibits, programs and performances for ages 2 - 102 plus school field trips and senior programs on cultures and cultural holidays.

26 Main St., Peterborough, NH 03458
Phone: 603-924-4555
Web: http://www.mariposamuseum.org

Newmarket Historical Society

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

Fort at No. 4, Living History Museum
Travel back to the 1740s and have an unforgettable experience in an authentically reconstructed settlement.

267 Springfield Rd., Route 11, Charlestown, NH 03603
Phone: 603-826-5700
Web: http://www.fortat4.org

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

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

Meredith Children's Museum
Hands-On and Creative Exhibits...Family Entertainment.. The Children's Museum is a hands-on interactive Museum for children (and their adult friends) where they can satisfy their curiosity about the world around them. Learning at the Museum is fun and full of surprises.

28 Lang St., Meredith, NH 03253
Phone: 603-279-6307
Web: http://www.thezeeum.com

Gilman Garrison 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.

12 Water St., Exeter, NH 03833
Phone: 603-436-3205
Web: http://www.historicnewengland.org

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

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

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

Woodman Institute Museum
Established in 1916 the WOODMAN INSTITUTE MUSEUM and the 1675 WILLIAM DAMM GARRISON is a four building complex displaying Natural Science collections, ART furniture / paintings and Local History exhibits. Gift shop/local history books. Should allow at least 1 1/2 - 2 hrs for your visit.

182 Central Ave., Dover, NH 03821-0146
Phone: 603-742-1038
Web: http://www.woodmaninstitutemuseum.org

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.

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

The Pierce Manse
The Pierce Manse is the only home ever owned and lived in by President Franklin Pierce and his wife Jane. Owned and operated by the Pierce Brigade, the Manse is open to visitors who can tour the historic home and view a selection of Pierce memorabilia from the Brigade's collection.

14 Horseshoe Pond Ln., Concord, NH 03301
Phone: 603-225-4555

Zimmerman House
The Zimmerman House is the only residence in New England designed by acclaimed American architect Frank Lloyd Wright that is open to the public. Closed Jan. - Mar. Wright designed the house in 1950, planning its gardens, built-in and freestanding furniture, textiles and even the mailbox!

150 Ash St., Manchester, NH 03104
Phone: 603-669-6144
Web: http://www.currier.org

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., Rte. 125, Milton, NH 03851
Phone: 603-652-7840
Web: http://www.farmmuseum.org