ABOUT
Experience New England life in the Puddle Dock neighborhood.
Strawbery Banke Museum is a 10-acre campus dedicated to bringing 300+ years of history to life, from Indigenous history to the present day, in the Puddle Dock neighborhood. Tour historic houses on their original foundations, meet engaging costumed roleplayers, watch traditional crafts demonstrations, and explore historical gardens and landscapes.
The museum is a place for children, adults, multi-generational families, and groups to gather and explore.
The museum welcomes 110,000 visitors, members, schoolchildren, and volunteers who love New Hampshire history for daily programs, exhibits, skating, and signature special events throughout the year.
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
Liberty Fare Dining Leads the March Match Challenge
Liberty Fare Dining, Strawbery Banke's new cafe partner, has generously stepped forward with a matching challenge and is matching every gift made to the Strawbery Banke Fund, dollar-for-dollar, up to $25,000, during the month of March.
Liberty Fare Dining
Now Open!
Liberty Fare Dining's extraordinary dining experience is a whimsical nautical treat for all. Inspired by local maritime history, visitors are invited to step aboard. Enjoy a menu that varies with the season and delightful ice cream treats and bakery goods.
Baby Animals: Heritage Breeds at the Banke
April 22-30, 2023
Learn about domestic livestock typical on the coast of northern New England farms from the 17th century to the present day at this family-friendly and educational event.
Children's Program with Baby Animals
April 23-30, 2023
9-10 AM & 4-5 PM
Presented for an hour before and after the event is open to the public, the Children's Program is led by a heritage breeder and educator and is designed to give children ages 4-8 the opportunity to meet the baby lambs, kids, chicks, and other animals up close.
Keeping History Above Water National Conference
May 7-9, 2023
Hosted by Strawbery Banke, the City of Portsmouth, the UNH Geospatial Lab, and Portsmouth NH 400th Inc., the Keeping History Above Water conference takes place May 7-9, 2023, at the AC Hotel in downtown Portsmouth. Registration is now open.