There are a few great sites that provide a complete resource for museums and the arts in New Hampshire. It is an extensive assortment and sure to provide an interesting cultural, artistic or historic experience.
Museum Listings
NH Living allows you to find museums by region in an easy viewing and searching format.
Visit NH is part of the NH Tourism website and provides listings and descriptions of many NH museums. You can also search down to the town level to determine how far you need to travel to get there.
Museums USA provides an alphabetical list of all of the towns and cities in NH that have a museum. You may discover one in your own backyard!
Arts and Crafts
Art Collecting is a guide and listing of fine art galleries located in New Hampshire.
The New Hampshire Art Association is a non-profit educational & professional association with 400+ member artists who come primarily from NH, ME, MA & VT. The member artwork is on display and for sale at the NHAA's Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery in Portsmouth.
The League of NH Craftsmen is a well-established organization that runs an impressive craft fair every summer in Sunapee. The organization works to encourage, nurture and promote the creation, use and preservation of fine contemporary and traditional craft through the inspiration and education of artists and the broader community. Check out their unique regional galleries where you can see (and buy) outstanding crafts. Stores are listed below and can be viewed on the League’s website as well. Factoid – The League of NH Craftsmen Annual Fair is the oldest craft fair in the US, dating back to 1933
Center Sandwich Retail Gallery (May-October)
32 Main Street, Center Sandwich, NH 03227
(603)-284-6831
Concord Retail Gallery
36 North Main Street, Concord, NH 03301
(603)-228-8171
Hanover Retail Gallery
13 Lebanon Street Hanover, NH 03755
(603)-643-5050
Littleton Retail Gallery (at the Village Book Store)
81 Main Street Littleton, NH 03561
(603)-444-1099
Meredith Retail Gallery (next to The Inn at Church Landing)
279 Daniel Webster Highway
Meredith, NH 03253603-279-7920
North Conway Retail Gallery
Main Street/Route 16 North Conway, NH 03860
(603)-356-2441
Wolfeboro Retail Gallery
15 North Main Street Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603)-569-3309
The Lakes Region Art Association (LRAA) is a non-profit providing education and support to local artists, both amateur and professional, in the Lakes Region. The LRAA Art Gallery represents over 25 artists and photographers from the area. Original works in oils, watercolors, pastels, acrylics, photography, and more are available and on display. The group hosts special event exhibits, artist demonstrations, and classes and workshops.