Strawbery Banke Museum

Strawbery Banke Museum is a living history museum dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of the Puddle Dock neighborhood, a historic waterfront neighborhood in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The Museum interprets a changing neighborhood and tells the stories of everyday life throughout the ages, from Indigenous history to the present day. Visitors can explore historic houses on original sites, explore period gardens, interact with costumed role-players, and engage in hands-on activities that showcase trades and traditions of the past. Special programs and events throughout the year highlight the community’s rich and diverse history, making it a vibrant educational resource for understanding America's past.