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Strawbery Banke Museum

Hancock St., PO Box 300, Portsmouth, NH 03802
603 433 1106
Ranked #2 of 24 attractions in Portsmouth
4.5 of 5 stars 66 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, History Museums
Activities: City walk sightseeing, Group tours/walking tour
Owner description: View and visit some of the numerous buildings at this 10-acre outdoor museum that traces the history of this seaport town, with costumed interpreters...... more » Owner description: View and visit some of the numerous buildings at this 10-acre outdoor museum that traces the history of this seaport town, with costumed interpreters providing demonstrations of trades and insights into earlier Portsmouth times. « less
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Clearwater, Florida
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW
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We love to walk around the old roads and gardens at night. More

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Las Vegas, Nevada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Strawbery Banke is a wonderful glimpse into the beginnings of Portsmouth history. There are costumed guides in some of the houses that will engage you in conversations relating to the time period of the particular house you are in. Very nice gift shop. A word to the wise: if possible, try and time your visit when there are not several... More

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Portsmouth, New Hampshire
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012
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Strawbery Banke is a trip back in time with beautiful buildings and wonderful events. There are various events throughout the year - 4th of July, Fairy House Tour, Candlelight Stroll and a list of others that can be found on their website. It is a big open area where you can view the artifacts in the Museum, visit their nice... More

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Cape Cod
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

Well worth a visit. Beware of narrow sidewalks edged with bricks that are poised to trip the unwary. More

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PA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

This was a wonderful place to visit. I'm glad I did, and the children enjoyed it. There are many houses modeled after various times in history. It was fun to explore them, getting to see what Christmas celebrations were like from the different time periods. It felt as if you were actually in the 1800s rather than at a museum.... More

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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012

For anyone in the north-east Massachusetts/south New Hampshire/south Maine area this is the place. A village within Portsmouth where (for me) the highlight was the Thomas Bailey Aldrich house. More

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North Hampton, New Hampshire
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012

We love Strawbery Banke Museum! Each building is authentically furnished, with knowledgeable guides. The span of years represented here is amazing! Love the craft demos also! More

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Ipswich, Massachusetts
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012

enjoyed the christmas candelight stroll very much - well done! More

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Houston, Texas
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44 reviews 44 reviews
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55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2012

It would be unfair to give this place less than a great rating since there's no way to know how good a place is when it's closed. However, that was the problem - there was no information nor enough photos to figure out if the Strawbery Banke houses were worth a trip to Portsmouth just to walk around outside. We... More

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Exeter, New Hampshire
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2012

love it here, history buff's dream :) lots of antique houses and artifacts More

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