Special Events
Seasonal Events
Celebrate the seasons with signature events that bring the historic Puddle Dock neighborhood to life.
Ghosts on the Banke
October 16–17 & 23–24, 2026
Celebrate Halloween with family-friendly trick-or-treating, ghostly stories, music, games, and seasonal fun throughout the Museum grounds. Spooky, not scary.
Candlelight Stroll
December 4–6, 11–13 & 18–20, 2026
Celebrate 350+ years of seasonal and holiday traditions throughout the historic Puddle Dock neighborhood during one of the Museum’s most beloved annual traditions.
Strawbery Banke Members
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Sign in during checkout using the email address connected to your membership. Eligible complimentary admission and member discounts will appear automatically.
Explore Strawbery Banke
General Museum Admission
Explore historic houses, gardens, exhibitions, and landscapes throughout the Museum at your own pace.
Wednesday–Monday Two consecutive days Save $2 online
Valid through November 1, 2026. General admission is not available on Tuesdays and does not include separately ticketed tours, programs, or special events.
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.
Thursdays, 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
Learn at Strawbery Banke
Programs for Young Learners & Educators
Explore hands-on programs, workshops, and learning experiences designed for children, families, homeschoolers, scouts, and educators.
Homeschool Programs
Hands-On Learning
Explore history through hands-on workshops, guided experiences, traditional crafts, primary sources, and activities designed for homeschool families.
Night at the Museum
Evening Program for Kids
Kids explore the past through hands-on games, crafts, and interactive activities while parents enjoy an evening out. Pizza dinner and a snack are included.
Girls Through Time
Historical Book Club
Explore what life was like for girls during different periods of American history through books, discussion, crafts, games, and hands-on activities.
Scout Programs
Group Learning
Bring history to life through engaging programs designed for scout groups, with opportunities to explore the Museum and learn through hands-on activities.
Finding Freedom in NH: Teaching the Story of Ona Judge
Educator Workshop
A professional learning opportunity for K–12 educators exploring the story of Ona Judge and ways to bring her experiences, choices, and pursuit of freedom into the classroom.