Explore Strawbery Banke
General Museum Admission
Explore historic houses and gardens at your own pace, along with exhibitions and landscapes throughout the Museum.
- Redeem your admission on Wednesday through Monday through November 1, 2026.
- Admission is valid for two consecutive days beginning on the date of your first visit
- Save $2 by purchasing online in advance
Purchase now and visit later. Your admission may be redeemed on any eligible general admission day during the 2026 season and expires on November 2, 2026.
Buy General AdmissionGeneral admission is subject to the Museum’s operating schedule and is not redeemable on Tuesdays, when guided tours are offered in place of general admission. General admission is also not valid for separately ticketed tours, programs, or special events.
Strawbery Banke Members
Sign In Before Checkout
Before reserving or purchasing admission, sign in during checkout using the email address connected to your membership. Your eligible complimentary admission and member discounts will appear automatically.
Go Beyond a Self-Guided Visit
Guided Experiences
Discover the Museum through guided experiences that explore historic houses, gardens, and the people and events that shaped Portsmouth. Please review the admission requirements for each tour before reserving.
Guided experiences have limited capacity and may sell out. Guided Tuesday Tours frequently fill in advance, so purchasing tickets before your visit is strongly recommended.
Guided Tuesday Tours
Replaces General Admission
Join an expert guide and explore four historic homes, offering a unique glimpse at Portsmouth’s past.
Guided Garden Tours
General Admission Required
Discover the plants, people, and traditions that have shaped the landscapes across generations.
Behind the Scenes: Life in a Victorian Mansion
General Admission Required
Go behind the scenes at Goodwin Mansion and discover what daily life was like for one of Portsmouth’s prominent Victorian-era families.
Oct. 16–17 & 23–24, 2026
Ghosts on the Banke
Celebrate Halloween with family-friendly trick-or-treating, ghostly stories, music, games, and seasonal fun throughout the Museum grounds. Spooky, not scary.
Arrival Times 5 & 6 PM
Event Ends 8 PM
Early Bird Pricing Through Sept. 7
Regular Pricing Begins Sept. 8
Aug. 25
Tuesdays on the Terrace
Enjoy live music on summer evenings among the historic houses and gardens of Strawbery Banke.
Time: 6–7:30 PM
Thursdays, Aug. 20, Sept. 24 & Nov. 12
Revolutionary Portsmouth Lecture Series
Hear historians and scholars explore the people, events, and experiences that shaped Revolutionary-era Portsmouth.
Time: 5:30–6:30 PM
Programs for Young Learners
More Ways for Kids to Explore History
Explore hands-on learning opportunities designed for children and families, including summer camps, homeschool programs, scouting experiences, a historical book club, and special evening adventures.