Strawbery Banke Museum
Portsmouth, NH
A walkable neighborhood of preserved historic houses near Portsmouth's harbor, with costumed interpreters and period gardens. Combine it with a stroll through downtown Portsmouth and its waterfront.
The museum, in the Puddle Dock neighborhood in the South End of Portsmouth, covers nearly 10 acres (about 4 ha). It shows how the neighborhood has changed over the centuries. According to the museum, the Abenaki visited this coast seasonally for more than 12,000 years. In 1623 English settlers founded the settlement of "Strawbery Banke," probably because of the many wild strawberries along the riverbank.
Local citizens founded the organization in 1958 to preserve the neighborhood, and in 1965 it opened to the public as a living history museum. Today it welcomes more than 100,000 visitors a year, and it offers programs year-round. Allow about two to three hours to tour the houses and gardens, and combine it with a walk through downtown Portsmouth and down to the harbor.
- Nearest town
- Portsmouth, NH
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 43.0761, -70.7533
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
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Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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FAQs
Where is Strawbery Banke Museum?
Strawbery Banke Museum is in Portsmouth, NH, at GPS 43.0761, -70.7533. It is about 19 mi from Newburyport.
Can you camp near Strawbery Banke Museum?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Sea Coast Camping And RV Resort, about 8 mi away; within 25 mi there are 49 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Strawbery Banke Museum?
Places worth a stop nearby: Odiorne Point State Park (3 mi), Nubble Light (10 mi), Marginal Way (14 mi) and Parker River National Wildlife Refuge (23 mi).
When is the best time to visit Strawbery Banke Museum?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)