This place is super cute! I've been to all the popular aquariums in the US (Atlanta, Monterey,…read moreetc.) and this might actually be my favorite. While the entire exhibit only takes place in one room, the amount of hands-on experiences and knowledge offered by Ellen is next level. My daughter greatly enjoyed the experience, and I did as well!

What a great experience for my kids (6 and 13). Read the website for details but there's something…read morefor all ages in this tiny little place. Both kids were engaged and Ellen did a great job of doing so at the proper level. Highly recommended

The last time I went to the Woodman Museum, I was in utero. But I found out today that they have a…read moreteacher discount, so I should have gone again much sooner! There were several highlights but I'll just share a few. First was the room dedicated to our nation's 250th anniversary. This historical tribute renewed my respect in the values upon which the United States was founded. Thomas Jefferson writes about King George: "He has endeavoured to prevent the population of these States: for that purpose obstructing the Laws for Naturalization of Foreigners: refusing to pass others to encourage their migrations hither..." Jefferson reminded me that like the Woodman Museum, the country was built on a foundation of open arms. I have to mention the bronze statues of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles mounted on granite in a special exhibit dedicated to these lovable heroes. It was an impressive and whimsical display. If there is a movement to make a grand-scale version in a public park in town, sign me up to campaign for that! This would be so cool with a splash pad in the center of it for kiddos. Finally, I have to say how impressed I was with the staff who were friendly, helpful, and incredibly well-versed in the history of the grounds. They answered all my questions with ease in a welcoming Dover style. It was totally gnarly, dude.

The Woodman Museum was a very pleasant surprise. It contains a wide variety of exhibits and…read moreitems/specimens. People working there are pleasant and helpful. Parking is on street we grabbed a spot on Summer St next to the museum). There are three buildings total to walk through. There are stairs involved once you are in the museum. Plan to spend a couple of hours there. It's a hidden gem in Dover, NH.

Totally love this seacoast museum. My grandchildren love the hands on touch tanks, the pretend…read morefishing boat, the live seahorses and the sand play area. We also enjoy the huge playground and tide pools. We bring a picnic lunch and make a day of the experiences. We love it there so much we became members! I highly recommend!

Odiorne Point State Park is a public recreation area that opened in Rye, New Hampshire in July…read more1972. It is administered by the New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation. The park is located along the Atlantic seacoast in Rye, not far from Portsmouth. The area is the site of the Pannaway Plantation: the first European settlement in New Hampshire. Settled in 1622, the plantation was completely abandoned by the 1630s when the settlers moved to nearby Strawberry Banke. The land was settled in the mid-1660s by the Odiorne Family, whom the park is now named after. From 1942 to 1947, the park was the home of Fort Dearborn. The ruins of the deactivated World War II-era fort can still be seen today. Today the park is home to hiking trails, bike paths, a playground, picnic areas, pavilions, and a Seacoast Science Center which opened in 1992. My family and I visited Odiorne Point State Park this summer while we were heading to Maine for a summer getaway. We had some time to kill before we could check in to our AirBnb, so we decided to stop at the park. We had fun exploring the grounds and my two sons especially enjoyed playing on the nautical-themed playground. The highlight of the park is the Seacoast Science Center. There are all sorts of exhibits devoted to the conservation of marine and coastal environments. My two sons loved learning about whales, local shellfish populations, the local fishing industry, the fight against ocean pollution, and underwater exploration. There was even a cool gift shop where we picked up a few things. Whether you live in the area or you're just passing through like us, Odiorne Point State Park is a fun place for the whole family!

Wonderful! Expansive, informative, complex museum. Friendly welcoming helpful staff. Excellent…read morelocal host museum.

My mom and I stopped by the Concord Museum after visiting the Alcott House just down the street…read morewhen we spent a day in Concord a week or so ago. The museum isn't large, but it's well worth visiting! It has a focus on Concord's role in the American Revolution, the writings of Transcendentalists who called Concord home, and the Indigenous communities of Cape Ann and their history and culture. Some of the highlights of their collection on display when we visited were the collection of Henry David Thoreau's possessions (including the bed, desk, and chair from his cabin at Walden Pond), a recreation of Ralph Waldo Emerson's study, and the room with the room that explores Concord's role at the beginning of the Revolutionary War (I'd forgotten a lot since school, and it was a great reminder!). We didn't spend too long at the museum (we only had a day in Concord and wanted to see as much as possible), but the museum was a great stop!

Came here by myself when I helped my daughter move into her college dorm 5 years ago, now today…read morebrought my husband, brother and sister-in-law, because a cool unique historical glass give of the world as known in 1935. When I came by myself, I spent over an hour reading all the exhibits and information about the history of Christian Science. Pretty interesting. Today we just did the 20 minute tour of the mapparium and appreciated the artistry, engineering, acoustics, and historicity of the globe as well as the two timepieces hanging in the main atrium. All the staff were very welcoming. Brad and Steve did a great job giving us the tour. They have gorgeous tile work even in the restrooms, and speak with pride about the every aspect of the design of the building. They offer a coat room so that you can safely store your bags and water bottles to avoid any chance of dropping anything inside the mapparium. Glad to come back again with family. Very memorable.

What a cool concept! This mapparium was made a long time ago, and it's really cool to see how the…read moremap used to be different. It's brightly colored and really fun to look at. They also include a light & sound show that you'll get to watch that explains different things about the map. I brought my friend that really likes geography and he also had a great time. It's definitely a unique and fun thing to do in the city!

Wonderful children's museum. We spent two hours here, but our 8 and 5 year olds, could have lasted…read moreanother three hours. Great staff as well!

Wow, what an amazing children's museum. Highly recommend reservations because we came in on a…read moreSunday right at opening and they only had a few spots left for walk-ins. But I do love that they sell out on like a lot of other museums that will overpopulate. There is plenty to do for all ages in the special area for our children under 3 . Kids 12 months and under free above 1 12.50 they offer military discounts and memberships! What a great spot on our vacation to stop at!

When I wandered into the Portsmouth Athenaeum I had a Belle from Beauty and the Beast moment. The…read morelibrary is not as grand as Beast's, but there is something magical about being around really, really old books and stuff. We met a man who was working (or was he just hanging out? not sure) there and was nice enough to give us a special tour of the place! He was so knowledgeable about the history of Portsmouth and was so passionate about the town. I saw some really neat artifacts here, including whale vertebrae...which totally made me squeal in excitement. Just take a visit to the Portsmouth Athenaeum and strike up a conversation. You never know what you will discover!

If you are a history buff, you have to check out the Portsmouth Athenaeum! The front door is…read moresomewhat hidden but if you walk a little bit up the block from Starbucks you'll find it. Couple flights of stairs or an elevator and you find yourself in the middle of a pretty neat research library. We went to the North End History exhibit and it was super-informative and very interesting. Lots of neat old photos and details about parts of Portsmouth we drive by on a regular basis without realizing their historical significance. Ask for James, ask a few questions, and sit back and laugh as he takes the history of the area and wraps it up in funny and memorable stories and anecdotes. Just a note - finish your food and coffee before visiting. There are some incredibly old books in this place and you don't want to spill!

This was one of the coolest stores around. I recommend checking this place out. I was mesmerized…read more Inside is like being inside a twisted dream. It was dark and beautiful. This store has the most interesting decorations. It was an awesome find. This shop is larger than it looks. Inside, I saw stones, toys, home decorations, and cool stuff to buy. The people who work here were fun to talk to. They explained things to me. I didn't want to leave the store.

The gift shop was pretty cool, didn't do the tour. The place had some cool decor. The staff was…read morefriendly and I sent a while checking out all the cool items on display and for sale.

This museum is jam packed with art and artifacts and enthusiasm. While we were there the volunteers…read morewere giving very thorough demonstrations of the linotype machine and there was a book binding class going on. It was hopping! They had some block printing exhibits, historic printing machines and reproductions, library's of ancient prints, a room on the Bible and it's role in and relationship to print. A good spot for machine, art and history enthusiasts in addition to print enthusiasts. A hidden gem Parking felt limited today, I don't know if it's always that way

Very cool trip to a niche museum that celebrates the history of printing and the role that the…read moreBoston area had with it. Lots of friendly docents will give you a tour showcasing the history of printing. Only open on the weekend to the public.