April 26-October 26, 2025
10 AM – 4 PM (Closed on Tuesdays)
Extended Hours:
Saturdays & Sundays in July & August,
10 AM – 5 PM

Explore Strawbery Banke’s historic houses, gardens, and landscapes on a self-guided tour. Admission is redeemable at any point throughout the 2025 season.

Offered Saturdays–Sundays and select Fridays
July 5-October 26, 2025
Tours offered at 10:30 AM, 12 PM, and 2 PM

In a small group setting led by an expert guide, gain access to the Museum’s only surviving First Period home. Note: a general museum admission ticket is required to take the guided behind the scenes tour.

November 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, & 28-30, 2025
10 AM, 11 AM, 11:30 AM, 12 PM, 1 PM, 1:30 PM & 2 PM

Join expert guides for a 90-minute tour exploring three centuries of Thanksgiving traditions. Travel through time and visit four historic houses to learn how this holiday has evolved.

October 17–18 & 24–25, 2025
Arrival times begin at 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM

Step into Halloween magic as you trick-or-treat outdoors from house to historic house, guided by the glow of carved pumpkins, candle boxes, and string lights in Portsmouth's oldest waterfront neighborhood.

December 5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 2025
Arrival times begin at 4:30 PM and 5:30 PM.

Step back in time and experience the magic of the season. Tour decorated historic houses, stroll candle-lit lanes, and interact with costumed roleplayers, carolers, and traditional craftspeople.

December 14, 2025
2:00-4:00 PM

Enjoy all the same holiday magic as our evening Stroll. This special daylight session is suitable for young families, early risers, and anyone who prefers celebrating in the light—or avoiding driving in the dark.

Wednesday, October 29, 2025
10 AM - 12:30 PM

Discover New Hampshire’s Indigenous heritage by exploring Abenaki culture! Designed for ages 7-11.

Tuesdays: Dec 2, 9, 16, 2025; Jan 6, 13, 2026
Thursdays: Dec 4, 11, 18, 2025; Jan 8 & 15, 2026

Learn to Skate lessons offer a 5-session introduction to ice skating for all skill levels, helping participants build confidence on the ice.

Strawbery Banke invites organizations and individuals to sponsor and decorate a tree for this year’s Candlelight Stroll. Sponsor-A-Tree participants will receive a 6–7 foot tree in a beautiful grove at the Museum, ready for decorating, along with a sign featuring their logo or name displayed in front of their tree.

Decorate your home and add a touch of heritage this holiday season with a wreath handcrafted by the Strawbery Banke Landscape Horticulture Department. With locally foraged materials, including mixed evergreens, pinecones, and vibrant winterberry, these wreaths are the perfect way to adorn your front door for the season.