After a long winter, visitors are loving the fabulous art on display! Between “Twilight of American Impressionism” and “Don Gorvett: Working Waterfronts,” there’s definitely something for everyone!

Don Gorvett, Taking the Path Least Traveled, 1995. Reduction woodcut; 35 x 38 in. Private collection.

Admission to Portsmouth Historical Society’s exhibitions is $7.50 for adults. Admission is FREE to:

  • Historical Society Members
  • children under 18
  • seniors 70 and over
  • active & retired military

Plus, the first Friday of every month we are free to all and open until 8pm!

Portsmouth Historical Society is open
7 days a week
10 am to 5 pm


Museum Shop Featured Artist: Michael Sterling

This week’s featured artist from the Shop’s “Art Wall” is photographer Michael Sterling! A co-editor of our upcoming fall photography show, “New Hampshire Now: A Photographic Diary of Life in the Granite State,” Michael has been capturing life with his lens since he was a teenager. Check out his prints for sale in the Museum Shop today!


In Memoriam: Jon Wennberg

We’d like to take a moment to remember one of the “most easy going, affable, and good natured individuals you’d ever want to meet.” Jon Wennberg was a long-time volunteer and friend of Portsmouth Historical Society who was always ready to pitch in and lend a hand, no matter the task. Our sincerest condolences to his family. He will be missed.


It’s Earth Day in the Museum Shop!

Museum Shop manager Beth Gross-Santos wants everyone to know that she’s making the Discover Portsmouth Welcome Center as green as possible! While going green can be challenging, every little bit helps! Do your part to raise awareness with this Tree of Life serving board. Made from sustainable bamboo, it’s “rings” are silhouettes of endangered species from around the globe!

Check out this and other bamboo products available in our online shop!


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