As kids, we grow up being shuttled from one museum to another in school. These are usually field trips that are long anticipated and expected, complementing classes like science and history with a fun outing. While most kids all visit the same slew of museums, we love that this one might be totally new to most of you. It's small, but absolutely packed with...stuff. Yes, we'll call it "stuff."
The Woodman Museum in Dover is one of those places that feels stuck in time - in the best way possible!
It was established in 1915 when Annie Woodman, a notable philanthropist passed away leaving $100,000 for the establishment of an "institute to promote local education in science, history and the arts."
The collection that was created represents an entirely expansive, but rather odd collection of history.
We particularly love some of the more bizarre items.
Today, the museum is comprised of three different buildings hosting exhibits that are both natural and non-natural history.
Have you ever seen a collection of eggs with hand-typed labels detailing their background?
How about a ten foot stuffed polar bear that is said to be from the Arctic?
Among the shells and aquatic history you'll find a man-eating clam shell and a 37-pound lobster. We wonder if that guy was man-eating, too.
Kids will love exploring the incredible animals.
And grown-ups will love the historic pieces that bring light to New Hampshire's past.
This might not be a museum you visited often as a child, but it's one that should certainly play a role in the education of all New Hampshirites who can make the trip.
The Woodman Museum is located at 182 Central Ave., Dover, New Hampshire. You can reach them at 603-742-1038. They're open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Learn more about the museum on their website or on Facebook.
Museums are a great way to understand more about our state. These 8 museums are totally free and truly fun to visit!
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