The Seacoast has many historical homes like the Rundlet-May House, Moffatt-Ladd House, Governor John Langdon House, John Paul Jones House, Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion and the Jackson House which are open to tours; as well as many other sights that reflect the culture past and present.

Explore Kittery’s past from colonial times up to the present day.  Learn about grand hotels, shipbuilding, and lighthouses. They have community events, year-round.            Open seasonally April – November

 

The latest trends in contemporary art right in downtown Portsmouth

 

Step back in time to how York was 300 years ago, with a visit to 9 exhibits including  The Gaol prison, Remmick Gallery, Jefferd’s Tavern, an old schoolhouse and so much more… May through the beginning of September, Tuesday through Saturday

 

A museum dedicated to history, science and arts established in 1916; hundreds of colonial artifacts, mineral, shell and fossil galleries, fine art and furniture and more….    Wednesday – Sunday, 10 am – 5p  m (April – November)

 

 

Take a tour of a museum experimental submarine; that pioneered the teardrop hull form of modern submarines.  Recordings by former crew members tell about daily life and incidents aboard the sub.

 

The oldest neighborhood in NH was settled by Europeans; get a look at how life was with more than 37 restored buildings built between the 17th and 19th centuries.

 

A rare copy of the Declaration of Independence, known as a Dunlap Broadside, was found in the Ladd-Gilman house, 200 years after it arrived in Exeter. It is the centerpiece of the museum’s collection. The museum’s mission is “Connecting America’s Revolutionary past with the present.”

 

Check out this center for art, science & culture via interactive exhibits that are perfect for kids & families. This facility has a playground, picnic tables, and parking.  Birthday parties every evening (except Wednesday)