• Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond

    Glide into winter fun on the Museum’s outdoor rink. Open daily December through February, weather permitting.

  • Traditional Craft Workshops

    From basketry to weaving, explore traditional crafts and learn heritage skills in small, hands-on workshops.

  • Seacoast Skating with the Stars

    Catch the excitement as local 'stars' team up with pros for a thrilling skate-off on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 2 PM.

  • Winter–Spring Homeschool Programs

    Explore history, traditions, and creativity through hands-on tours, virtual adventures, and guided projects for homeschoolers.

  • Summer Camps Are Back!

    Explore, create, and make memories at Strawbery Banke this summer. Public registration begins on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 10 AM.

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.

About Strawbery Banke

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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