GUIDED TOURS

Dive Deeper into the Stories of Puddle Dock

Choose the experience that interests you. Admission requirements vary by tour. Compare the options below to find the right experience for your visit.

Advance Tickets Recommended

Guided tours have limited capacity and may sell out. Tuesday Tours frequently fill in advance, so purchasing tickets before your visit is strongly recommended.

Tuesday Guided Tours

TUESDAYS ONLY | JUNE 23-OCTOBER 27

A guided tour experience offered instead of general admission on Tuesdays. Your ticket includes a 90-minute expert-led tour of four historic houses, providing a deeper look at New England life across three centuries

90 MINUTES | 4 HISTORIC HOUSES | TUESDAYS ONLY

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Behind the Scenes: Life in a Victorian Mansion

WEEKENDS | AUGUST 22-NOVEMBER 1

An add-on guided tour that must be purchased in addition to general admission. Go behind the scenes at Goodwin Mansion and discover what daily life was like for one of Portsmouth’s prominent Victorian-era families. This 60-minute tour explores the Goodwins’ home, family life, entertaining, and the innovations that transformed life in the 19th century.

60 MINUTES | ADD-ON TOUR | GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIRED

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Guided Garden Tours

SELECT WEEKDAYS | JUNE 8-SEPTEMBER 25

An add-on guided tour that must be purchased in addition to general admission. Discover the history and stewardship of Strawbery Banke’s heirloom gardens and landscapes. Learn how traditional practices and modern approaches help preserve the Museum’s living collection.

60 MINUTES | ADD-ON TOUR | GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIRED

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Plan Your Guided Visit

Tour schedules and availability vary, and admission requirements differ by tour. Advance reservations are recommended, as capacity is limited.