Make History Part of Your Holidays
Experience Candlelight Stroll this December, with decorated historic houses, candlelit lanes, and the return of horse-drawn carriage rides.
Candlelight Stroll
Celebrate the holidays at Strawbery Banke, December 4–6, 11–13 & 18–20. Horse-drawn carriage rides return!
Get TicketsThanksgiving Tours
Discover three centuries of Thanksgiving traditions during guided tours on select dates in November.
Explore ToursPlan Your Visit
Find seasonal hours, directions, parking information, and everything you need before visiting.
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WHAT IS STRAWBERY BANKE?
Walk Through a Neighborhood.
Travel Through Time.
Strawbery Banke is a nearly 10-acre living history museum made up of historic houses on their original sites, gardens, landscapes, and exhibitions throughout Portsmouth’s Puddle Dock neighborhood.
Visitors move from house to house and century to century, discovering the stories of the Indigenous peoples connected to this place, past and present, and the many families, workers, immigrants, craftspeople, and community members who lived and worked here over more than 350 years.
Explore historic homes, heirloom gardens, exhibitions, traditional crafts, and stories of everyday life.
Explore Historic Houses
Explore elegant mansions, working-class homes, shops, and a colonial tavern.
Discover Gardens and Landscapes
Stroll heirloom gardens, open green spaces, and landscapes that tell the story of Puddle Dock.
Meet the People of Puddle Dock
Engage with costumed roleplayers and discover the real people and stories connected to this neighborhood.
Beyond the Regular Museum Season
More to Look Forward To
From outdoor skating to hands-on learning, there are plenty of ways to experience Strawbery Banke throughout the winter.
Winter at the Banke
Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond
Enjoy outdoor ice skating in the heart of Portsmouth's historic neighborhood. Explore public skating sessions, lessons, and winter activities for all ages. Opening dates are weather dependent.
Explore SkatingLearning at the Banke
Programs & Workshops
From traditional crafts and hands-on workshops to educational programs for children and families, discover new ways to connect with history throughout the year.
Explore ProgramsNational Park Service
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
USA Today
Named among the nation’s best open-air museums
Tripadvisor
Recognized as a top museum experience in New Hampshire
Yankee Magazine
Honored with an Editors’ Choice award
Nationally Recognized for Excellence
SUPPORT STRAWBERY BANKE
Help History Live On
Your gift supports historic preservation, gardens, collections, exhibitions, and the people who bring Puddle Dock’s stories to life.
MEMBERSHIP
Make History Part of Your Year
Return as often as you like and enjoy special access to the programs and events you love. Plus! Exclusive member discounts.
