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.

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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.

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.

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.

Red, White, and Bloom!
May 9-10, 2026, 10 AM-4 PM

Celebrate spring and America’s 250th anniversary during Springfest at Strawbery Banke.

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
10 AM - 2 PM

Experience an age of innovation, invention, and rapid change. Join Museum experts and educators for hands-on workshops for ages 5-12+ that bring 19th-century life.

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

Thursday, May 14, 2025, 5:30 PM
Part of the Making History, Making Change Lecture Series organized by Smithsonian Affiliations

Sunday, June 7, 2026, 2-4 PM
in the lecture hall in the Lawrence J. Yerdon Visitors Center

Experience a unique, interactive performance that puts you at the center of the story.

The Revolutionary Portsmouth Lecture Series is a collaborative program between Strawbery Banke Museum and Portsmouth Historical Society, presented in conjunction with each organization’s 2026 exhibition, Revolutionary Portsmouth. 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.