Museums

Gilford'sThompson-Ames Historical Society
Gilford's Thompson-Ames Historical Society is a nonprofit 501c(3)Charitable organization.

PO Box 7404, Gilford, Ne 03247
Phone: 603-527-9009
Web: http://www.gilfordhistoricalsociety.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 Avenue, Dover, NH 03821-0146
Phone: 603-742-1038
Web: http://www.woodmaninstitutemuseum.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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Diocesan Museum

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

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

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

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

Webster Cottage Museum

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

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

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

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.

PO Box 143, Route 2
Jefferson, NH 03583
Phone: 603-586-7021

Historic Belknap Mill
The Historic Belknap Mill is an industrial knitting museum & cultural center. Tour our hydro-power and sock knitting machine exhibits. Art shows & concerts take place in the Official Meeting House of NH. Our gift shop sells novelty socks from our machines.

25 Beacon St. E., Laconia, NH 03246
Phone: 603-524-8813
Web: http://www.belknapmill.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

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

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

U.S. National Marconi Museum
the Marconi Museum exhibits follow with equipment, literature, audio-visual presentations - the development of radio communications from, "Spark to Space".

18 N. Amherst Road, Bedford, NH 03110
Phone: 603-472-8312
Web: http://www.marconiusa.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 Rte. 25, Rumney, NH 03266
Phone: 603-536-1888
Web: http://www.polarcaves.com

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

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 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

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

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

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

Monadnock Children's Museum

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

Claremont Opera House
Dedicated in 1897, then later restored, and re-opened in 1979, this Italian Renaissance-styled venue is on the National Register of Historic Places.

58 Opera House Sq., Claremont, NH 03743
Phone: 603-542-4433
Web: http://www.claremontoperahouse.com

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

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

America's Stonehenge
4000 year old archaeological site. A maze of man made chambers and astronomical alignments. Self guided tours and an introductory video provide insight into who may have constructed this amazing site.

105 Haverhill Road, North Salem, NH 03079
Phone: 603-893-8300
Web: http://www.stonehengeusa.com

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

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

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

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

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

Museum of Childhood

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

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

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

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

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

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

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