The museum, founded in 1916, is a traditional early 20th-century style natural science, history, and art museum with exhibits for all ages. The museum’s collection includes hundreds of colonial artifacts; comprehensive mineral, shell and fossil gallery; mounted animal specimens; fine art and furniture; an extensive collection of militaria; local history objects; and much more.
Upcoming events include:
June 10-11: 1st NH Light Artillery Civil War Living History Encampment
June 17-18: 1st NH Infantry Revolutionary War Living History Encampment
June 23: 21+ Comedy Night presented by Seacoast Comedy Fest
June 30-July 1: Piscataqua Company Living History Encampment