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  • Exterior of Portsmouth Historical Society located at 10 Middle Street. A large brick building with an open flag.

    Closing Early

    Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States

    We will be closing at 1 p.m. on November 12.

  • Image of a two stroy brick building with large windows on the left side. A tree stands to one side and a large blue open flag waves in front of the building.

    Museum Closed

    Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States

    Museum Closed on Thursday, November 28.

  • Members Sip and Shop Wednesday, December 4, 5:30–7 pm

    Members Sip & Shop

    Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States

    Join us for a fun and exclusive holiday shopping experience!

  • Open Late for Shop & Stroll

    Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States

    Enjoy the gingerbread exhibition as we remain open until 9 pm for those enjoying the Holiday Parade and Shop & Stroll.

  • Exterior of Portsmouth Historical Society located at 10 Middle Street. A large brick building with an open flag.

    Holiday Hours 10am-4pm

    Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States

    Open 10am–4pm, December 26–30

  • Image of a two story brick building at top. Text reads Annual Meeting Thursday, April 24, 5:30–6:30 pm. Members Event 2024 report and upcoming season preview Light refreshments & curator tour

    Annual Meeting (Member Event)

    Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States

    We welcome all members to attend the 2025 Annual Meeting

  • Protest Button Making with NH Outright

    Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States

    Take part in an intergenerational protest button-making event for the LGBTQ+ community and allies.

  • Art Round Town, free first fridays, 5-8pm written above an image of two people talking inside a gallery.

    Art Round Town with Priscilla French

    Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States

    Join us for free First Fridays and extended hours during Art Round Town. This month we will have local artist Priscilla French join us from 5–6pm.

  • Exterior of Portsmouth Historical Society located at 10 Middle Street. A large brick building with an open flag.

    Museum Closed

    Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States

    The museum will be closed on Juneteenth to focus on citywide celebrations.

  • Exterior of Portsmouth Historical Society located at 10 Middle Street. A large brick building with an open flag.

    Museum Closed- Fourth of July

    Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States

    Both the John Paul Jones House and the museum galleries will be closed on Friday, July 4.

  • Art Round Town, free first fridays, 5-8pm written above an image of two people talking inside a gallery.

    Art Round Town

    Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States

    Join us for free First Fridays and extended hours during Art Round Town.