A small and intimate museum, but very well curated! I visited for the Looking For America and…read moreAmerican Conversations exhibits. I liked that these exhibits didn't just feature art that was conventionally pretty, but rather featured works that were more provocative. This surprised me considering the museum is relatively small; I expected more traditional and old-fashioned works. I felt like each piece challenged the idea of what it truly means to be American. As an added bonus, the museum grounds are GORGEOUS. They are a must-explore when visiting Ogunquit. Next time I will bring a picnic blanket and plan to spend the day there. I think you can even take a dip in the ocean on their pebble beach. Overall such an amazing experience.

Recent visit for the Flower Sculpting Show. They pair paintings with floral sculptures . I had…read morenever been. Admission was 15.00 and included a ballot to vote for our favorite. It was honestly hard to pick. There is lots of room in each room to really study the art despite the amount of people there. The view of the ocean as you walk in is its own beautiful painting. Outside they have beautiful gardens as well as the ocean view which had a nice breeze while we were there. There is a gift shop that had a nice sample of beautiful items. Plenty of parking with a complimentary post card. Saw kids also enjoying the art too . Plenty outside to see as well.

So many reasons to stop into this place…read more They support local artist with stunning displays of work. Everything is handmade and local. I have numerous items from here. If you are looking for a birthday gift, wedding gift, graduation gift or beyond check this place out! A college graduate would really treasure a gift from here. A local New Hampshire made gift is very special.

Best place in Durham to find gifts. Jewelry, home goods, bath & body products, wall art. Plus…read morecrafting opportunities. Owners are really nice people and artists working with fabric, glass and stones. 10-4 Saturday's. 10-6 Tuesday - Friday

Collect artwork-paintings, fabric art and photographs- from talented local artists from New…read moreHampshire, Maine and Massachusetts. New shows going up as I write: "A Beautiful View" paintings fresh from the easel of Plein air and studio painters, the 41st Annual Jack Parfitt Open Juried Photography show. Plus, small works and bin items ready to take home both framed and unframed! I was just gallery sitting and couldn't resist taking home two such works! Three Birds by Barbara Albert and Turkeys and Farms by Marlene Sawaf.

An art gallery that's bigger than you think. Some interesting stuff and some that did nothing for…read moreme. Since I'm esthetically challenged, this may actually be the highest praise I can give the place. Seriously, add this gallery to your list as you're walking around town.

Lovely and stately mansion adjacent to the Salmon Falls lake and Vaughn Woods, Hamilton House is…read morenamed for the first owner . It is built for a wealthy merchant/privateer and it clearly shows with its rich wood carvings and grand front hall. Tour guide is friendly and shows the house at a good pace. No awkward silences. There is one bathroom on the grounds and lovely gardens for visitors to walk through. People book the venue for weddings.

This gorgeous historical site is the perfect bit of peace when we don't want to sit among the…read morenoisy, too-close-for-comfort crowds lining every inch of southern Maine beaches. It's an oasis of green trees, bushes, and grasses dotted with the most beautiful variety of flowers. There's classic statuary, stone walls, an artists cabin, scattered chairs and benches, the stately old home and, of course, marvelous views of the calm Salmon Falls River. If you look closely, you might spot a heron or several turtles coming out of the mud, marching slowly toward the tidal waters as the river's edge fills back in. You can even access Vaughan Woods from a footpath, if you'd like to get a hike in. Of course, you can always bring a blanket, a picnic, and just enjoy the gorgeousness that surrounds you. Bathroom situation: in season there's a wee house-type structure that opens into a single, large bathroom. It appears to be cleaned and stocked regularly.

You need to be a veteran or related to one to become a member here. Friendly locals hang out here…read moreday and night. The drinks are cheap but good. Nothing fancy served here. There's a couple pool tables and huge bar in the bar section. You can rent the huge connected ballroom for large events of 350 or more. Price is about 600 -- 450 for members. We're having our class reunion here! There is also a smaller nice room upstairs that holds about 150. I've been coming here for years off and on and stop by if I need to see a friendly face.

The Art association organized a wonderful art walk on Sept. 9th. What a pleasure it was to walk…read morefrom studio to studio meeting all the local artists! From Art on the Hill, to the Red Door everyone was friendly and welcoming. Thanks for the great evening!!

The Kittery Art Association is an interesting collection of artists and their work is displayed in…read morea beautifully renovated old building that's a bit hard to find for the first time. I'm enough of a troglodyte that the best part for me were the really unique greeting cards upstairs. There's quite an assortment of work, mostly paintings.

There's a new art gallery in town and I love it. The Parlor at Plainspoke is a small gallery with…read moredifferent exhibits to see. The space is clean and sleek, and doesn't distract from the art at all. And the relatively small size means that small unknown artists can have a show in their own gallery. This is a really good thing for Portsmouth and it deserves everyone's support.

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.

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.