One more week. Centuries to explore.
Explore historic houses, heirloom gardens, and exhibitions before the regular season ends November 1.
Plan Your Visit
Hours, tickets, directions, and everything you need.
Learn MoreCandlelight Stroll
Experience the magic of holidays past. Early-bird pricing ends October 31!
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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.
The Season Continues
More to Look Forward To
There’s more to experience at Strawbery Banke this fall and winter. Explore Thanksgiving traditions, celebrate the holidays by candlelight, and enjoy outdoor skating in the heart of Portsmouth.
Select Dates in November
Thanksgiving Tours
Discover three centuries of Thanksgiving traditions on a 90-minute guided tour through four historic houses, exploring how the holiday has changed over time.
Explore the ToursDecember 4–6, 11–13 & 18–20
Candlelight Stroll
Experience the magic of holidays past along candlelit lanes and through decorated historic houses. Horse-drawn carriage rides return this year, included with admission.
Explore & BookWinter Fun
Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond
Make time for a favorite winter tradition: outdoor ice skating surrounded by the Museum’s historic neighborhood. Find season updates, skating information, and more.
Explore SkatingNational 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.
