BOATS
The neighborhood of Puddle Dock was built around boats, boat-building and the maritime trades.
The “Port of Portsmouth: War, Trade, and Travel” marine exhibit and The Boatshop at Strawbery Banke demonstrations return the skills and crafts of traditional boatbuilding to the site.
The independent Gundalow Company (next door) helps the museum interpret Portsmouth’s maritime history on the water.
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
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Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond
New! Online ticketing is available for the 2022-2023 season.
Enjoy classic New England ice skating at Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond, Strawbery Banke's seasonal and professionally maintained outdoor rink.
Seacoast Skating with the Stars
DATE CHANGE: Sunday, February 5, 2023, at 11 AM
Strawbery Banke Museum, in partnership with Ice Dance International, presents Seacoast Skating with the Stars (SSWTS) professional skating show. Directed by Douglas Webster, Ice Dance International (IDI) and Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond Artistic Director, local "stars" are paired with IDI pros in a skate-off for audience votes.
"Run Through History" Half-Kilometer Walk/Run
Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, at 1 PM
A half-k? Not a typo! Join Strawbery Banke for the second annual "Run Through History" half-kilometer. A $20 registration fee/donation benefits the Museum's "History Within Reach" program.
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. The menu varies with the season, so expect hearty breakfast, lunch, and dinner fare year-round. And, of course, delightful ice cream treats and bakery goods.