Make History with Us

As New Hampshire’s first Smithsonian Affiliate, Strawbery Banke invites you to explore how people, landscapes, and traditions have evolved and endured in the same historic neighborhood.

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Dive Deeper with a Guided Tour

Take an expert-led tour of Strawbery Banke’s oldest home to explore its history, architecture, and archaeology—or enjoy a stroll through the historic gardens to discover the care and stewardship preserving this living landscape.

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Explore Centuries of New England History

Join a 90-minute guided tour of four historic homes (Tuesdays only) showcasing three centuries of New England history. Your ticket includes a self-guided visit the next day.

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A Wine Festival in Historic Style

Sample wonderful wines and savor culinary delights while strolling the grounds and gardens at Vintage & Vine on Thursday, September 4, 2025.

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Outdoor Concerts Every Tuesday Evening

Soak in the summer sounds of local acoustic music at Tuesdays on the Terrace, performed live on the open-air stage on the Kennebunk Savings Terrace.

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A Family-Friendly Halloween

Trick-or-treat safely from house to historic house with Jack-o’-lanterns lighting the way in one of the nation’s oldest neighborhoods.

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Strawbery Banke brings more than 350 years of history alive, from Indigenous history to the present day, in a historic waterfront neighborhood in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The Museum interprets a changing neighborhood and tells the stories of everyday life throughout the ages. You are invited to tour historic houses on original sites, meet engaging costumed roleplayers, watch traditional crafts demonstrations, and explore heirloom gardens and historical landscapes.

Nationally Recognized for Excellence

National Register of
Historic Places

Recognized landmark by the
U.S. Dept. of the Interior

#7 Best Open Air Museum
in the U.S.

Best Museum in
New Hampshire

Yankee Magazine
Editors’ Choice

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