Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street

Address
10 Middle Street
Portsmouth, NH 01801 United States Get Directions
Phone 603.436.8433
Website https://www.portsmouthhistory.org
The main galleries and offices of the Portsmouth Historical Society, open daily from 10am to 5pm, April through December.

Events at this venue

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  • Young Artists Contest

    2026 Young Artists Contest

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

    We invite our young visitors to explore their creativity! Visit our exhibitions, find a piece that inspires you, and create your own piece of writing or visual art.

  • Image of downtown Portsmouth at the intersection of Market Square. The North Church steeple rises uup into the blue sky at left, a person is walking across the road and three story brick buildings line the right side of the street. Text reads "Daily Walking Tours"

    Historic Portsmouth Walking Tours (May-Oct)

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

    Learn why Portsmouth is the hub of the New Hampshire Seacoast on a 90-minute walking tour covering over 400 years of history.

  • Childrens Day 2026 Sunday, May 3 activities at Portsmouth Historical Society 12-3:30pm

    Children’s Day: Young Artist Contest Workshop

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

    Join us this Children’s Day with free admission for children and young people ages 18 and under! Enjoy crafts inspired by our current exhibitions. Maybe even submit your creation tot he Young Artist Contest.

  • Spring Auction, May 7, 5:30 pm A night to support our education & outreach programs Hands-on history | Live & Silent Auction $35 Members | $50 Non-Members

    Spring Auction

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

    A night to support our education & outreach programs, featuring hands-on history, an auction, and light refreshments in our beautiful museum setting.

  • Portsmouth on Foor, a free family day. May 9, 11 am, a 45 minute family friendly walking tour with scavenger hunt!

    Family Day: Portsmouth on Foot

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

    In honor of Preservation Month, we are hosting a free family-friendly tour of downtown Portsmouth for junior historians and preservationists!

  • Homeschool Day: full session, First Fridays 10:00–11:30 am

    Homeschool Days: Loyalist or Patriot

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

    Visit the brand new exhibition at the John Paul Jones House and learn about the lives of the citizens of Portsmouth on both sides of the Revolutionary War.