Admission & Guided Tours

  • General Museum Admission

    Explore Strawbery Banke Museum’s historic houses, gardens, and landscapes at your own pace with general admission, valid for two consecutive days.

    General admission is redeemable through November 1, 2026. Please note that Tuesdays from June 23–October 27 are reserved for guided tours only; self-guided general admission is not offered on those dates.

    Save $2 per ticket when you purchase online in advance. Online prices already include the $2 discount—no promo code needed.

  • Guided Tuesday Tours

    Offered on Tuesdays only from June 23 through October 27, 2026
    Tours at 10 AM, 11 AM, 12 PM, 1 PM, and 2PM

    Join an expert guide and explore three centuries of New England History. This 90-minute guided tour highlights four historic homes, each offering a unique glimpse into Portsmouth’s past. Limited to 15 participants per tour.

  • Guided Garden Tours

    Offered Mondays, Wednesdays-Fridays
    June 8-September 25, 2026, 11 AM-12 PM
    (not offered on June 19, August 28, and September 7)

    Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection.

    Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

  • Echoes of Revolution Guided Tour

    Offered Saturdays and Sundays
    April 25–November 1, 2026
    10:30 AM, 12 PM, 2 PM

    In this 60-minute guided tour, visit three historic Portsmouth homes to explore how the American Revolution and its legacy shaped daily life.

    Regular museum admission is required to participate in the Echoes of Revolution Guided Tour.

Special Events

  • Tuesdays on the Terrace Summer Concert Series

    Tuesdays, June 16-August 25, 2026
    New! Concerts are from 6-7:30 PM and are rain or shine.

    Relax into summer evenings with live acoustic and Americana-inspired music (and beyond) set among the historic houses and gardens.

  • The Revolutionary Portsmouth Lecture Series


    Through a series of engaging talks, historians and scholars explore the people, events, and everyday experiences that shaped Portsmouth during the American Revolution and its lasting legacy.

Workshops & Programs

  • Summer Camp Registration

    From pirate adventures to Victorian crafts, gardening to WWII homefront life, each camp brings the past to life in exciting ways.