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150 Ash Street
Manchester, New Hampshire
603-669-6144 |
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The Currier is an internationally renowned art museum featuring European and American paintings, decorative arts, photographs and sculpture from the 13th century to present day. The permanent collection includes works by Picasso, Matisse, Monet, O'Keeffe, Homer, Wyeth and Calder. A lively schedule of exhibitions complements the Currier's commitment to regional art. The Currier also owns Frank Lloyd Wright's Zimmerman House* (*see separate listing).
Hours & Admission
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; first Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission. Children under 18 free.
Photo Courtesy: Currier Museum of Art
The Currier is an internationally renowned art museum featuring European and American paintings, decorative arts, photographs and sculpture from the 13th century to present day. The permanent collection includes works by Picasso, Matisse, Monet, O'Keeffe, Homer, Wyeth and Calder. A lively schedule of exhibitions complements the Currier's commitment to regional art. The Currier also owns Frank Lloyd Wright's Zimmerman House* (*see separate listing). Hours & Admission
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; first Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission. Children under 18 free. Parking
Free parking is available in the museum lot on Prospect Street with additional on street parking on all sides of the museum.
Photo Courtesy: Currier Museum of Art
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200 Bedford Street
Manchester, New Hampshire
603-669-0400 |
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From toddlers to teens, SEE has been getting young people excited about science since 1985. Hands-on exhibits deal with light, electricity, gravity and momentum engaging visitors, showing that science is fun and an important part of our everyday lives. Hours & Admission
Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday to Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission.
Photo Courtesy: SEE Science Center
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201 Myrtle Way
Manchester, New Hampshire
603-669-6144 |
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The Zimmerman House was designed in 1950 by American architect Frank Lloyd Wright and is listed on the national register of historic places. It is the only Wright house open to the public in New England. It features the original furnishings and the owner's fine art collection. The home is part of the Currier Museum of Art's collection*. (*see separate listing)
Hours & Admission
April to December. Admission; reservations required.
Photo Courtesy: Currier Museum of Art
The Zimmerman House was designed in 1950 by American architect Frank Lloyd Wright and is listed on the national register of historic places. It is the only Wright house open to the public in New England. It features the original furnishings and the owner's fine art collection. The home is part of the Currier Museum of Art's collection*. (*see separate listing) Hours & Admission
April to December. Admission; reservations required. Tours
By advance reservation. Location
Meet at the Currier Museum of Art to be shuttled to the home.
Photo Courtesy: Currier Museum of Art
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418-420 Notre Dame Avenue
Manchester, New Hampshire
603-629-4553 |
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America's Credit Union Museum is the national museum for credit unions and their history. Monsignor Pierre Hevey, pastor of St. Marie's Church, founded the very first one in 1908 in Manchester, New Hampshire. St. Mary's Cooperative Credit Association's office was in the home of its first president, attorney Joseph Boivin that now houses the museum. Several rooms have been restored to the original period. Exhibits, artifacts and a video present the history of the credit union movement and its leaders from its early beginnings in Europe to present day.
Hours & Admission
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Free.
America's Credit Union Museum is the national museum for credit unions and their history. Monsignor Pierre Hevey, pastor of St. Marie's Church, founded the very first one in 1908 in Manchester, New Hampshire. St. Mary's Cooperative Credit Association's office was in the home of its first president, attorney Joseph Boivin that now houses the museum. Several rooms have been restored to the original period. Exhibits, artifacts and a video present the history of the credit union movement and its leaders from its early beginnings in Europe to present day. Hours & Admission
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Free. Location
The main entrance is on Armory Street. Parking
On the corner of Amory Street and Notre Dame Avenue, just a block up the hill from the St. Mary's Bank Credit Union.
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774 High Street
Candia, New Hampshire
603-483-5623 |
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Visit one of the largest collections of agricultural animals and North American wildlife in New Hampshire. The farm is home to more than 200 animals of 30 different species. Hours & Admission
November to April, Saturday and Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., May to October, daily 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed major holidays. Admission. Directions
From Interstate 93, once on Route 27, it's 4.5 miles (east). From Route 101, once on Route 27, it's three miles (west). |
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74 High Street
Candia, New Hampshire
603-483-5573 |
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The Fitts Museum was once known as the Captain Jesse Eaton's place. The original one-room home (now the kitchen) and the loft above, was the first dwelling on the site. The Federal style front section was added in about 1820. The Fitts Family donated the home, and adjoining grounds, to the town of Candia in 1901 to house a library and museum. The collection contains many artifacts passed along by Candia residents of the 18th to 20th centuries - furniture, glass and china, musical instruments, paintings, books and documents, tools and items of everyday life.
Hours & Admission
July and August, Saturdays. Free. Donations welcome.
The Fitts Museum was once known as the Captain Jesse Eaton's place. The original one-room home (now the kitchen) and the loft above, was the first dwelling on the site. The Federal style front section was added in about 1820. The Fitts Family donated the home, and adjoining grounds, to the town of Candia in 1901 to house a library and museum. The collection contains many artifacts passed along by Candia residents of the 18th to 20th centuries - furniture, glass and china, musical instruments, paintings, books and documents, tools and items of everyday life. Hours & Admission
July and August, Saturdays. Free. Donations welcome. Location
At the intersection of Route 43 and 27, take Route 27 north or High Street to the top of the hill.
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405 Pine Street
Manchester, New Hampshire
603-624-6550 |
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The historic renaissance-style building occupied by the Manchester City Library was designed by Edward L. Tilton of New York and Edgar AP Newcomb of Honolulu, 1913, and given by Frank Pierce Carpenter in memory of his beloved wife Eleanora. The Manchester Garden Club oversees the gardens. They offer many children's programs throughout the year. This is one of the largest public libraries in New Hampshire.
Hours & Admission
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; closed the third Saturday June to September. Free.
The historic renaissance-style building occupied by the Manchester City Library was designed by Edward L. Tilton of New York and Edgar AP Newcomb of Honolulu, 1913, and given by Frank Pierce Carpenter in memory of his beloved wife Eleanora. The Manchester Garden Club oversees the gardens. They offer many children's programs throughout the year. This is one of the largest public libraries in New Hampshire. Hours & Admission
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; closed the third Saturday June to September. Free. Location
Overlooking Victory Park, which is between Concord and Amherst streets and Chestnut and Pine streets.
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26 Audubon Way
Auburn, New Hampshire
603-668-2045 |
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All 135 acres offer miles of scenic trails for hiking, snow shoeing and skiing. A bird sanctuary, there's a bluebird trail, as well an as osprey viewing area available in spring and summer. The center has large nature store, refreshments, live animals, exhibits, snowshoe and binocular rentals and program information. Hours & Admission
Grounds/trails dusk to dawn; center Tuesday to Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Free.
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200 Bedford Street
Manchester, New Hampshire
603-622-7531 |
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Visit the Millyard and discover the city's history. The museum offers visitors a view of Manchester's 11,000-years from Native Americans, who settled at Amoskeag Falls, to the employees of Manchester's famous Amoskeag Manufacturing Company to present day. In addition to the interactive main exhibit, the gallery offers a variety of changing exhibits. Operated by the Manchester Historic Association.
Hours & Admission
Wednesday to Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed major holidays. Admission.
Visit the Millyard and discover the city's history. The museum offers visitors a view of Manchester's 11,000-years from Native Americans, who settled at Amoskeag Falls, to the employees of Manchester's famous Amoskeag Manufacturing Company to present day. In addition to the interactive main exhibit, the gallery offers a variety of changing exhibits. Operated by the Manchester Historic Association. Hours & Admission
Wednesday to Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed major holidays. Admission. Location
On the corner of Pleasant and Commercial streets.
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22 Rockingham Road
Derry, New Hampshire
603-432-3091 |
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This was the home of poet Robert Frost from 1901 to 1909. The white clapboard structure is typical of New England homes in the 1880s and features furniture of the period. An interpretive nature trail runs through nearby fields and woods.
Hours & Admission
Grounds open year-round; farmhouse and barn July to August daily; May to June and September to mid-October, Wednesday to Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission. Directions
From Interstate 93 (I-93), take exit 4, travel east on 102 to Derry Traffic Circle. Travel south on Route 28 and follow signs.
This was the home of poet Robert Frost from 1901 to 1909. The white clapboard structure is typical of New England homes in the 1880s and features furniture of the period. An interpretive nature trail runs through nearby fields and woods. Hours & Admission
Grounds open year-round; farmhouse and barn July to August daily; May to June and September to mid-October, Wednesday to Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission. Tours
House: guided on the hour. Location
On Route 28. Directions
From Interstate 93 (I-93), take exit 4, travel east on 102 to Derry Traffic Circle. Travel south on Route 28 and follow signs. |
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