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Woodman Museum

182 Central Ave, Dover, New Hampshire 03820 USA

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Opens Fri 10a
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“turn of the century natural history, local history and art museum”

The Woodman is a true turn of the century natural history, local history and art museum that has been around since 1916. Four historic buildings that includes an original 1675 colonial garrison house furnished with period artifacts, the Senator John P. Hale home built in 1813, displays furniture, paintings, fire & police memorabilia, nautical instruments and model ships, a Cocheco Mill exhibit, antique powder horns, tools, toys, dolls, musical instruments, pewter and china. The Woodman House built in 1818, features a fine Civil War exhibit that includes a saddle used by President Lincoln, over 1800 minerals, birds, butterflies, turtles, Indian artifacts, a blue shark and a cougar killed in 1853. The Keefe House built in 1825 preserves historical documents and features special exhibits on loan.

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Alex H.

The Woodman Museum was the best place we visited when we were in Dover, and blew the rest of the places we went too out of the water, this spot is Incredible!! So many artifacts, so much to see,... Read more

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Brad D.

This is a fantastic little museum with a lot of interesting artifacts with local ties. My favorite is the preserved garrison which is worth the admission price alone. Our tour guide was... Read more

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David P.

As a local I had driven past this museum many times and never stopped in.....until recently! I literally wandered in, expecting the polar bear to be the highlight and go home.....was I... Read more

Woodman Museum

182 Central Ave
Dover, New Hampshire
03820 USA
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  • Sun, Wed - Sat: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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