New Hampshire's world of Museums
New Hampshire is home to a number of excellent museums that showcase the state's history, art, and culture. Here are some great museums to visit in New Hampshire:
The Currier Museum of Art: Located in Manchester, the Currier Museum of Art houses a collection of European and American art, including works by Monet, Picasso, and O'Keeffe. It also features a sculpture garden and a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed house.
Strawbery Banke Museum: Located in Portsmouth, Strawbery Banke is an outdoor history museum that showcases the daily life of New Hampshire residents from the 17th century to the present day. Visitors can explore over 40 historic buildings and gardens.
Mount Kearsarge Indian Museum: Located in Warner, the Mount Kearsarge Indian Museum features exhibits and artifacts that highlight the Native American history and culture of New Hampshire and the Northeast.
The Wright Museum of World War II: Located in Wolfeboro, the Wright Museum of World War II features exhibits and artifacts that tell the story of the American homefront and military during World War II.
McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center: Located in Concord, the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center features interactive exhibits on space, astronomy, and aviation, as well as a planetarium and observatory.
The Hood Museum of Art: Located in Hanover and owned by Dartmouth College. The first reference to the development of an art collection at Dartmouth dates to 1772, making the collection among the oldest and largest, at about 65,000 objects, of any college or university museum in the United States. The Hood Museum of Art officially opened in the fall of 1985.
These are just a few of the many great museums to visit in New Hampshire.