• Step Into the Past

    Strawbery Banke preserves a complete neighborhood’s evolution of over 350 years, with most of its historic houses on original sites.

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  • Behind-The-Scenes Guided Tours

    Embark on an exclusive journey through time, access behind barriers, and handle reproduction objects. Offered on select dates.

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  • Ghosts on the Banke

    Trick-or-treat safely in Portsmouth's oldest waterfront neighborhood October 24-27, 2024.

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  • Enjoy the Benefits of Membership

    Receive exclusive discounts on programs, and special events, such as Candlelight Stroll and outdoor ice skating at Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond.

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  • A History of Thanksgiving Guided Tours

    Join expert guides for a 90-minute guided tour exploring three centuries of Thanksgiving Traditions during weekends in November 2024.

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  • Holiday Traditions of Times Past

    Tour decorated historic houses and experience the magic of the season at Candlelight Stroll on December 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 2024.

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  • Outdoor Ice Skating in Portsmouth

    Enjoy daily public ice-skating, adaptive ice time, private rink rentals, and ice-skating lessons on the professionally maintained ice at Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond.

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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.

Upcoming Events

Events Collection
Behind-The-Scenes Guided Tours
Oct 13
Behind-The-Scenes Guided Tours

In a small group setting led by an expert guide, gain exclusive access to the Sherburne House (c.1695) and the Chase House (c. 1762). During the tour, immerse yourself in the bustling maritime trade hub of the Puddle Dock neighborhood, uncovering its pivotal role in Portsmouth's early history. On this tour, you’re invited to make personal connections with the past by going behind barriers and handling reproduction objects.

Lecture: The Raid on Fort William and Mary
Oct 17
Lecture: The Raid on Fort William and Mary

Join Paul Timmerman, President and Captain of the 1st NH Regiment, Board Member of the Friends of Fort Constitution, and leader of the 250th Raid on Fort William and Mary anniversary event planning committee, for an insightful lecture.

Behind-The-Scenes Guided Tours
Oct 19
Behind-The-Scenes Guided Tours

In a small group setting led by an expert guide, gain exclusive access to the Sherburne House (c.1695) and the Chase House (c. 1762). During the tour, immerse yourself in the bustling maritime trade hub of the Puddle Dock neighborhood, uncovering its pivotal role in Portsmouth's early history. On this tour, you’re invited to make personal connections with the past by going behind barriers and handling reproduction objects.

National Register of Historic Places

USA Today’s Readers’ Choice No. 6
Best Open Air Museum in the U.S.

Yankee Magazine’s Best of New England

TripAdvisor Award of Excellence
and Best Museum in New Hampshire

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