Museums

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

Monadnock Children's Museum

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

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

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

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

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 St., Berlin, NH 03570
Phone: 603-752-7202
Web: http://www.northernforestheritage.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
Web: http://www.huntbuilding.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/

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

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

Webster Cottage Museum
1780 farmhouse, originally built for the Reverend Sylvanus Ripley and his wife, Abigail, daughter of Dartmouth College founder and first president Reverend Eleazar Wheelock. Maintained by Hanover Historical Society. Daniel Webster lived here as a student; some furnishings were once his.

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Horatio Colony House Museum
1806 Historic house museum with original furnishing and fabulous antiques from four generations of the Colony family, prominent Keene industrialists, offering tours and educational programs. 614 wooded nature preserve (not at same site) with hiking trails for education and recreation.

199 Main St., Keene, NH 03431
Phone: 603-352-0460
Web: http://www.horatiocolonymuseum.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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dorchester Historical Society Museum
Town of Dorchester

Route 118, on the Common, Dorchester, NH 03266
Phone: 603-523-7136
Web: http://www.townofdorchester.net

Pauline E. Glidden Toy Museum

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

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 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, NH 03894
Phone: 603-569-4997
Web: http://www.wolfeborohistoricalsociety.org

Carpenter Museum of Antique Outboard Motors
The history of outboard motor boating and associated memorabilia. Donations accepted.

P.O. Box 459, Gilmanton, NH 03237
Phone: 603-707-4611
Web: http://www.lawrence-clay-carpenter.com

American Independence Museum
The American Independence Museum, located on a hill in downtown Exeter, offers a fascinating glimpse of America's early days during the Revolutionary War by sharing the stories of one family, one town and one state. Independence Festival is held third Saturday of July

One Governors Ln., Exeter, NH 03833
Phone: 603-772-2622
Web: http://www.independencemuseum.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

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

Franco-American Centre
Promote 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Spaulding and Frost Cooperage

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

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

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

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/

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

Seacoast African American Cultural Center
Located within the Discover Portsmouth Center, the Seacoast African American Cultural Center is a cultural resource center that celebrates the lives and achievements of black people, with emphasis on the unique story of African Americans in the Seacoast. Exhibits and cultural programs are offered.

10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Phone: 603-430-6027
Web: http://www.saacc-nh.org

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