new hampshire historical society

309karlyk

The museum employees were very knowledgeable and friendly and taught us a lot about NH history. They made us feel very important and even showed us some cool archives they were researching. Definitely worth a visit!

dfries10

When I first moved to the state 3 years ago, I visited this museum and loved it! Now, they've consolidated into one building and have very little on display. No more fire tower, no more Concord coach...just portraits and and a fairly interesting photo exhibit. The building is an architectural beauty, but there's little within. The educational staff seemed to be doing a super job of holding the school group's attention, but the museum wasn't even close to what I remembered. I had really looked forward to touring my husband around this once-intriguing museum, but our visit was a disappointment.

Jocelyn8143

A sweet little museum specifically enjoyed by my 10 year old. We were upstairs when we found the general store. So much fun. I highly recommend. There is a diner where I enjoyed a great lunch. We spent a solid 2 1/2 hours here. The state house is within walking distance from here.

2havtrav4

Museum is located across the street from the state house and is managed by the Historical Society. The displays are sparse but highly interesting and completely focused on NH history. It is a unique way to learn something about the place you're visiting. An hour should do it.

RoadTripMamma

When I lived in Concord over 20 years ago, I remembered an actual museum, with a Concord Coach and many other historical artifacts. I loved it. I understand that there may be some moving going on, but this was not explained clearly as we entered the beautiful building near the statehouse. Saw some lovely furniture displayed and a photography exhibit. Not too exciting for kids right now. I hope that this will change.

steakbelly

We were told they are in the process of moving so there was not much to see. Building itself is special with its granite entry and staircase. Right across from capital. Free, although they have donation box at entrance.

EJRTRIP

The museum is very small and can be walked through in less than an hour. The stage coach and fire tower are especially interesting. Since I am not native to NH not much else was appealing to me or my kids. Without the mini general store upstairs it would have been an even shorter visit. There were no assistants in the museum itself to help interpret any exhibit.

BobO395

If you are in Concord Monday-Friday the NH Historical Society is open and is free. This Museum has one of the Abbott-Downing stage coaches on display. The coaches were the smoothest riding coaches ever built. The ride is smoother due to the coach having leather straps that cushioned the ride. Some of the coaches were sOld to the Wild West Shows. It is reported that some coaches travelled more than a million miles while travelling around the country. It has been reported that whenever one of these coaches came into NH the owner would bring the coach to where it was assembled as any worn or damaged or missing parts could be repaired or replaced due to the fact that the company built each and every part here in Concord. There is a placard on South Main Street designating where the Abbott Downing Company was located.

Rebel500

We visited the the grand granite building near the State House...first impression is WOW, what a nice place ! New hampshire handmade furniture & other decorative arts are on permanent display along with special exhibits thru out the year. The enrty staircase is magnificent & I can imagine a grand formal party being held there.

PanamaMLE

I started at the bookstore, before heading upstairs to see the landscape paintings, and was delighted to see such a selection of books. I bought one written about the German prisoner of war camp that was in Stark, NH, after WWII. There were many children's books too. I enjoyed the art work and climbing up the fire tower. I think it's well worth it to make a visit to the museum.

110melissas

we definitely learned a thing or two and enjoyed the very knowledgeable staff that was employed there and seemed to enjoy their jobs very much!

r1manchester

went to see the women painters exhibit. quite interesting, many throughout the state's history, a couple that were quite good. other exhibits from different periods of NH history, excellent selection books about NH in gift shop.

varneykr

Wonderful display of NH History and even better gift shop with books galore. Fabulous for history lovers!

Donna29727

Found the staff to be extremely helpful in seeking some documents that I was interested in concerning Richard Potter, a celebrated ventriloquist who once resided in Andover, NH. The place is relatively small but still a very nice facility for spending time doing research.

arync

Learned quite a bit of the Concord NH & the surrounding area. Truly fascinating & informative especially for someone whom does NOT know anything of the East Coast & said area, although the Staff was NOT as keen to be as helpful as one would have thought, especially to someone NOT from the East Coast area at all.