Passport Program Offers Residents and Tourists a Gateway to New Hampshire’s Museums
The entrance at New Hampshire Boat Museum in Moultonborough
A single ticket is opening doors to New Hampshire’s history, art, and culture, as the New Hampshire Heritage Museum Trail’s Passport Program provides residents and visitors with access to nearly two-dozen museums.
According to Jeff Baraclough, Trail President, the Passport attracts thousands of locals and tourists eager “to discover museums they might not otherwise visit.” “It encourages people to experience the full range of what New Hampshire’s museums have to offer,” he explained. “From small local collections to major cultural institutions we have a rich and diverse array of institutions on The Trail.”
Available for $30 at participating museums across the state, the Passport grants free admission to each of the 22 Trail institutions throughout the year. The program is designed to encourage exploration, with each passport including summaries of the museums and a spot for a commemorative stamp at every stop.
“The Trail passport is like a gateway,” said Jenn Walton, Assistant Director of Education and Public Programs at the New Hampshire Historical Society. “There are so many different types of organizations represented—history, art, architecture, sports—there is something for everyone.”
Devon Kurtz, Executive Director of the New Hampshire Boat Museum, said the Passport connects the state’s unique history and culture. “The museums on the Trail not only complement each other, they build off each other and tell a more complete story,” he added.
Click here for more information about the Passport Program and participating museums.
Member institutions on The Trail are located in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region, Merrimack Valley, and Seacoast.