WOODMAN INSTITUTE MUSEUM

DOVER, NH

The Woodman Institute Museum is a historical and educational museum located in Dover, New Hampshire. The museum was founded in 1915 by philanthropist Annie E. Woodman and contains a collection of artifacts related to the history of Dover and the surrounding region.

The museum is housed in four connected buildings, each with its own unique exhibits. The first building, the Hale House, is a historic home built in the 1800s and contains exhibits on early Dover history, including Native American artifacts and early colonial life. The second building, the Wingate Building, features exhibits on local businesses and industries, including a shoe-making exhibit and a display on the history of the Cocheco Manufacturing Company, a major employer in the region.

The third building, the John Parker Hale Statue Gallery, contains a collection of sculptures and artwork, including a statue of John Parker Hale, a prominent New Hampshire politician. The fourth building, the Keefe House, contains exhibits on the Civil War and local military history, including uniforms, weapons, and letters from soldiers.

In addition to its permanent exhibits, the Woodman Institute Museum also hosts rotating exhibits and educational programs for visitors of all ages. Overall, the museum provides a fascinating glimpse into the history and culture of Dover and the surrounding region.

WOODMAN INSTITUTE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in DOVER NH. US MID #8403300007

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).

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• telephone: 6037421038
• website: http://www.woodmaninstitutemuseum.org

WOODMAN INSTITUTE MUSEUM
182 CENTRAL AVE
DOVER
NH
03820

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