VISIT OUR MUSEUMS
Visit Our Museums
Historical Society Museum in Gilmanton Iron Works
Come visit our museum in the lower level of the Old Town Hall in Gilmanton Iron Works. We offer an extensive collection of artifacts for view and can assist visitors with research and genealogy resources.
Our Schedule:
- Summer: June, July & August – Saturday’s from 10am-12pm
- Scheduled Programs (see Programs page) 6:00pm
- Winter: September-May – 2nd & 4th Saturdays from 10am-12pm
- By Appointment: Contact our Curator
Our Location:
Old Town Hall, lower level 1800 NH-140, Gilmanton Iron Works Click here for a Google map
The Gilmanton Farm Museum and Howe Conservation Area
Funding for Phase 1 Barn renovations is under way. Work is expected to begin this Spring. A security system and weatherization repairs are top priority.
The Farm Museum will open on July 29th for the Annual Farm & Flax Event. Read more about the event here.
The museum property, known as The Tom Howe Barn & Conservation Area, is recognized by the State Division of Historic Resources and listed on the NH Register of Historical Places. Much thanks go to our partners the Gilmanton Conservation Commission (GCC), the Gilmanton Historical Society (GHS), and a dedicated group of volunteers.
The GCC and GHS organizations are collaborating on having the barn become an agricultural museum containing historic Gilmanton agricultural artifacts and an educational center. The barn sits adjacent to a flax retting pond, the only known one in the State of New Hampshire.
The Howe Conservation Area is always open to visitors and offers a lovely hike to Meetinghouse Pond on the Joe Urner Trail. Access to the trail follows the eastern edge of the hay field where the retting pond can be viewed. Parking is available on site. Click here for a trail map of the Joe Urner Trail at Meetinghouse Pond.
