• Every Building Tells a Story

    Tour historic buildings on their original sites, including a stately mansion, working-class homes, a colonial tavern, a 1940s corner store, and more.

  • Meet the People of Puddle Dock

    Hear the stories of everyday life from costumed roleplayers as they recount the stories of families who lived in the Puddle Dock neighborhood over the centuries.

  • Heritage in Bloom

    Explore heirloom gardens and historical landscapes, including a Victorian-era formal garden, a colonial kitchen garden, a WWII Victory Garden, and more.

  • Outdoor Concerts Every Tuesday Evening

    Soak in the summer sounds of local acoustic music at Tuesdays on the Terrace, performed live on the open-air stage on the Kennebunk Savings Terrace.

  • A Wine Festival in Historic Style

    A Wine Festival in Historic Style

    Sample wonderful wines and savor culinary delights while strolling the grounds and gardens at Vintage & Vine on Saturday, September 4, 2025.

Strawbery Banke brings more than 350 years of history alive, from Indigenous history to the present day, in a historic waterfront neighborhood in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The Museum interprets a changing neighborhood and tells the stories of everyday life throughout the ages. You are invited to tour historic houses on original sites, meet engaging costumed roleplayers, watch traditional crafts demonstrations, and explore heirloom gardens and historical landscapes.

Nationally Recognized for Excellence

Recognized landmark by the
U.S. Dept. of the Interior

#7 Best Open Air Museum
in the U.S.

Best Museum in
New Hampshire

Yankee Magazine
Editors’ Choice

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