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Museum Admission
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2024 General Museum Admission
Redeemable at any time between April 27-October 27, 2024
Tour historic houses on their original sites, meet engaging costumed roleplayers, watch traditional crafts demonstrations, and explore heirloom gardens and historical landscapes. Tickets are valid for 2 consecutive days! -
Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tours
Offered on select dates through October 2024Embark on an exclusive journey to two important moments in maritime history! 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). Exclusively available as an add-on to general museum admission.
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Guided Garden Tours
Offered weekdays through September 27, 2024Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Exclusively available as an add-on to general museum admission.
Special Events
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Tuesdays on the Terrace Concert Series
June 18 through August 27, 2024
Enjoy acoustic music amid the summer splendor of Puddle Dock with Strawbery Banke’s popular annual summer concert series. Each Tuesday evening from 5:30 to 7 PM, various local musicians perform on the open-air stage on the Kennebunk Savings Terrace. -
Vintage & Vine
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Sample wonderful wines and savor the culinary delights of chefs, caterers, and restaurant partners while strolling the grounds and gardens. Curated wine selections pay homage to maritime details, historic houses, and more, adding a layer of historical richness to the tasting experience.
Workshops & Programs
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Fall Homeschool Programs
September-November 2024
Strawbery Banke Museum invites families to explore the past in the historic neighborhood of Puddle Dock. This fall, participate in engaging homeschool programs where children explore early American life through crafts and games, try historical roleplaying, participate in Colonial-era activities, and join hands-on workshops and expert-guided tours to uncover the past like detectives.
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Lecture: When the Lions Write History
A Mark Connolly Distinguished Speaker Series Lecture
Thursday, September 26, 2024, 6-7 PMJoin Dr. Noelle Trent, president & CEO of the Museum of African American History | Boston & Nantucket, for a thought-provoking and informative lecture that combines her passion for history with her professional expertise to craft empowering experiences about Black history.
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Lecture: The Raid on Fort William and Mary
Thursday, October 17, 2024, 6-7 PM
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.
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Lecture: Algonquian Continuance and Community
A Mark Connolly Distinguished Speaker Series Lecture
Thursday, November 7, 2024, 6-7 PMReturning by popular demand, join Jesse Bowman Bruchac for “Algonquian Continuance and Community,” culminating his 30-year dedication to Algonquian language reclamation.