An excellent museum much loved by children of all ages, this one has had an interesting beginning. For quite some time Keene was without a children's museum, and Deb Ganley, MBA, Keene resident and a mother herself, took matters into her own hands. Enlisting support from the community, financial … [Read more...]
Monadnock Region Museums/Educational
The Wyman Tavern Period House Museum (Keene)
Guided tour through Keene’s most historic house gives a sense of what everyday life was like in the 18th century. Built in 1762 by Captain Isaac Wyman, veteran of the French and Indian Wars, the house is furnished today as it would have been when the Wyman’s family operated it as a tavern 250 years … [Read more...]
Thorne-Sagendorph Art Gallery (Keene)
Impressive permanent collection as well as a year-round schedule of changing exhibits of national and international distinction with an additional bent toward works focusing on southwestern NH. Hours: During the academic year, Sun.-Wed. 12-5pm, Thurs.-Fri. 12-7pm and Sat. 12-8pm. Summer hours … [Read more...]
Historical Society of Cheshire County (Keene)
Extensive archive of research materials and permanent exhibit containing hundreds of items from the important glass factories in Keene and Stoddard (1814-73), the Hampshire Pottery Company (1871-1923), and Wilkins and Kingsbury Toys (1890-1942). Additional paintings by Keene artist Barry Faulkner … [Read more...]
Mariposa Museum/World Culture Center (Peterborough)
A hands-on, child-friendly museum of artifacts from around the world that focuses on other cultures, and where visitors can tour the exhibits with visual and audio aids. Hands on costume and puppet/marionette alcoves, gallery and collection of musical instruments. In addition to their permanent … [Read more...]
Sharon Arts Center (Peterborough)
Two galleries—the Exhibition Gallery and the Juried Artists' Gallery. The Exhibition Gallery features the works of regional and nationally acclaimed artists, rotating every seven to eight weeks. The Juried Artists' Gallery features art and crafted works for sale, such as jewelry, furniture, fiber … [Read more...]
The Fort at No. 4 (Charleston)
A living history museum. Among the English settlements here until after the French and Indian War, what is now known as the town of Charleston began as a fortified 10-family settlement in the 1740s along the Connecticut River. The fort has been authentically recreated and they present its … [Read more...]
Horatio Colony House Museum & Nature Preserve (Keene)
The Horatio Colony House Museum is a stately 1806 Federal house that was the home of Horatio Colony II, descendent of one of Keene's prominent industrialist families. The house features original furnishings and decorative arts exactly in place, just as when the family lived here. The Horatio … [Read more...]