“A cultural hotbed on New Hampshire’s Seacoast” Canada.com
From historic homes and museums to an exciting contemporary visual art scene, from professional theater to innovative performance, Portsmouth has “an unparalleled wealth of arts, culture and historical assets” – Portsmouth Historical Society
Plan your visit to catch the fun! Here’s a quick peek at one of the summer’s favorite events for the very young to the very young-ish, the lively Prescott Park Arts Festival.
Professional theatre and concert performances for the general public; for employee and client appreciation events for area businesses; and for fundraising, community building, and donor appreciation.
West End Studio Theatre
Portsmouth, NH
Music, Live Performances, Arts, Culture & Entertainment
Strawbery Banke is a place to learn about architecture, heritage plants and foodways, traditional crafts and the tools, clothing and collections people used for everyday life from the 1600s-1800s.
14 Hancock Street
Portsmouth, NH
Children's Activities, Historic, Music, Park/Garden, Parking, Picnic Area, Tour, Handicap Access, Portsmouth Downtown, Live Performances, Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Live Music, Teenage Activities
Portsmouth Music and Arts Center (PMAC) is a nonprofit community music and visual arts school serving the greater Seacoast community. PMAC offers lessons, classes and ensembles for all ages.
973 Islington Street
Portsmouth, NH
Music, Live Performances, Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Live Music, Teenage Activities
We are dedicated to increasing public understanding and enthusiasm for local history. Our trustees, staff, sponsors and members believe strongly that the uniqueness of Portsmouth is defined by history
10 Middle Street
Portsmouth, NH
Children's Activities, Historic, Park/Garden, Tour, Portsmouth Downtown, Gallery/Shop, Shopping, Arts, Culture & Entertainment
Discover a kinship with Portsmouth?s past in nine, centuries-old historic houses, some of the most important in America.
P.O. Box 4073
Portsmouth, NH
Children's Activities, Historic, Park/Garden, Parking, Tour
543 Shore Road
Ogunquit, ME
Park/Garden, Parking, Gallery/Shop, Arts, Culture & Entertainment
Visit Governor John Langdon House, Rundlet-May House, and Jackson House and experience over 300 years of Portsmouth history. Enjoy tours, public programs, exhibitions, and explore three unique landscapes.
143 Pleasant St.
Portsmouth, NH
Children's Activities, Historic, Park/Garden, Picnic Area, Portsmouth Downtown, Arts, Culture & Entertainment
Programs held throughout the tidal towns of the Piscataqua. Connect our maritime history with contemporary coastal issues such as water quality, habitat restoration, conservation, and stewardship.
Welcome aboard!
Sail on the Piscataqua, a traditional reproduction of the flat-b...
The gundalow Piscataqua is docked in Prescott Park,
Portsmouth, NH
Children's Activities, Historic, Music, Park/Garden, Tour, Cruise, Portsmouth Downtown, Gallery/Shop, Live Performances, Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Live Music
The Children's Museum of NH is the perfect destination for families visiting the Seacoast area. Located in a riverfront park in the center of Dover, just 12 minutes north of Portsmouth, the museum sparks children's curiosity with unique hands-on exhibits and experiences.
The...
6 Washington St.
Dover, NH
Children's Activities, Music, Park/Garden, Picnic Area, Handicap Access, Active, Gallery/Shop, Live Performances, Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Live Music
Located on 3.5 acres in beautiful downtown Portsmouth, this beautiful park is open to the public year round and features, concerts, theater, food festivals, arts and cultural events, and fun family activities during the warmer months - with little to no admissions fees. 2015 Theater: Peter Pan!
105 Marcy St.
Portsmouth, NH
Children's Activities, Music, Park/Garden, Parking, Picnic Area, Handicap Access, Portsmouth Downtown, Live Performances, Movies/Film, Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Live Music, Teenage Activities