Museums

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

Currier Museum of Art
Great art is just the beginning at the Currier, where you can enjoy dynamic programs along with great works by artists like Picasso, Monet, O'Keeffe and Warhol in a beautifully expanded museum with dramatic Winter Garden café & expansive shop.

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

Newmarket Historical Society

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

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

Mary Baker Eddy Historic Home
Mrs. Eddy moved to this house in 1889, undertaking a landmark revision of her primary work, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures."

62 N. State St., Concord, NH 03301
Phone: 603-225-3444
Web: http://www.longyear.org

Museum of Childhood

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

Barrett House, Forest Hall
The stately Federal-style museum (c. 1800) features Barrett family furnishings, French scenic wallpaper, and a third-floor ballroom. Open the second and fourth Saturdays of the month, Jun - Oct 15. Guided tours offered 11 am - 4 pm, on the hour. Admission is , Historic New England members free.

79 Main St., New Ipswich, NH 03071
Phone: 603-878-2517
Web: http://www.historicnewengland.org/visit/homes/barrett.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

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

Plymouth Historical Museum
come to visit our historical museum the next time you're in Plymouth. Admission is free, but we welcome donations.

Court Street, Daniel Webster Court House
Plymouth, NH 03264
Phone: 603-536-2337
Web: http://www.plymouthnh-historicalsociety.org/

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

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

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

Wolfeboro Historical Society Museum
Four historic buildings authentically furnished and surrounded by lovely gardens. 1798 Clark house. 1800s firehouse replica and equipment. 1805 one-room schoolhouse, 1820s post and beam barn.

233 South Main Street, Wolfeboro, NH 03894
Phone: 603-569-4997
Web: http://www.wolfeborohistoricalsociety.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://derrymuseum.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, Manchester, NH 03102
Phone: 603-626-3474
Web: http://www.amoskeagfishways.org

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

Seacoast African American Cultural Center

The Connie Bean Center, 135 Daniel Street
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Phone: 603-430-6027

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

Canterbury Shaker Village
The Village is open 7 days a week from 10am-5pm May 16 to Oct. 31; and 10-4pm Fri.-Sun. in Nov. Visitors are encouraged to learn about the life, ideals, values, and history of the Canterbury Shakers through interpretive education and tours, demonstrations and exhibits.

288 Shaker Rd., Canterbury, NH 03224
Phone: 603-783-9511
Web: http://www.shakers.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

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

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

Melville Academy Museum
An excellent collection of artifacts and displays relating to life in 19th century Jaffrey Center are on on the first floor. The second floor features a schoolroom, since the building served as a private academy and then public school for 80 years.

Thorndike Pond Road & Blackberry Lane, Jaffrey, NH 03452-0722
Phone: 603-532-5857
Web: http://www.jcvis.org

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

Lancaster Historical Society
The Lancaster Historical Society and Museum is located at the junction of Routes 3 and 2 in the town of Lancaster. The facility consists of the 1780 Holton-Wilder House and a new post and beam barn. The house and barn are open seasonally through the Summer months.

226 Main St., Lancaster, NH 03584
Phone: 603-788-3004

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Abbot-Spalding House Museum
Built in 1802-04, this Federal-style house was the home of Daniel Abbot, founder of Nashua.

5 Abbot St., Nashua, NH 03064
Phone: 603-883-0015
Web: http://www.nashuahistoricalsociety.org

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

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

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

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

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

New Hampshire Antiquarian Society
We are a museum and research center focusing on early life in New Hampshire, particularly the Hopkinton and Contoocook area. Collections include portraits, photos, fire equipment, musical instruments, Native American materials, objects of daily life, and manuscripts.

300 Main St., Hopkinton, NH 03229
Phone: 603-746-3825
Web: http://www.nhantiquarian.org

Sugar Hill Historical Museum
Exhibit for the 2010 Summer Season: Ties that Bind: 100 Years of Aldrich Family Quilts. Permanent exhibits: Genealogy Library, Carriage Barn, Sleigh Shed, Antique 1939 Fire Engine, Gift Shop. Walking and driving tours with hidden treasure boxes.

Main Street, Sugar Hill, NH 03586
Phone: 603-823-5336
Web: http://www.sugarhillnh.org/app/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=70&Itemid=72

Pauline E. Glidden Toy Museum

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

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

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

Hood Museum of Art
The Hood Museum of Art (www.hoodmuseum.dartmouth.edu) at Dartmouth College in Hanover welcomes visitors to special exhibitions, lectures, Family Days (kids create their own masterpieces), and galleries highlighting a collection of 65,000 works of art and artifacts.

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

Jackson 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.

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

Lawrence L Lee Scouting Museum
An exciting, unique, and colorful repository for an exceedingly large collection of Boy Scout memorabilia and an exceptional Scouting Library.

Blondin Road, Manchester, NH 03105
Phone: 603-669-8919
Web: http://www.scoutingmuseum.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

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

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

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