Located in the in the heart of historic downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire, the Strawbery Banke Museum is an outdoor history museum that is dedicated to bringing more than 300 years of American history to life.

The museum spans 10 acres in the waterfront neighborhood of downtown Portsmouth and features 32 historic buildings, eight heritage gardens, and a wealth of traditional arts and craft programs, preservation workshops, interactive activities, and changing exhibits and displays, all of which focus on the history and heritage of the region.

Visitors can immerse themselves in the museum’s open, outdoor spaces, learn more about the families who lived and worked in the Puddle Dock neighborhood, and explore the museum’s collection, which consists of more than 30,000 artifacts, item, and objects.

14 Hancock Street, Portsmouth NH 03801, Phone: 603-433-1100

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