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The New
Hampshire Boat Museum is an educational organization focusing on
the boating heritage and life on the lakes and rivers of New Hampshire.
We serve the local community and visitors by presenting exhibits
and outreach programs, events, publications and hands-on activities.
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Family Day & Open House
July 21, 2009 – Wolfeboro, NH. The New Hampshire Boat Museum in Wolfeboro will host its annual Family Day and Open House on Saturday, August 1, 2009, from 9:30am to 1:00pm. Bring the family for a day of fun activities.
Families can build a “Cardboard Classic” out of cardboard and duct tape, to be tested later in the morning at Albee Beach behind the Museum, with prizes awarded. Young children will be able to build a toy sail boat (while supplies last). Free to NHBM members, including those who sign up that day; for not-yet members, the cost of materials is $10 and $5 respectively.
See many of the NHBM programs in action at the museum. Observe the operation of the Boat Building School, talk to some of the boat builders and see the boats they’re building. See the radio-controlled sailboats in a special presentation by the NHBM Model Yacht Club. When the action moves down to Albee Beach, the Community Sailing Program will be seen, as well as a possible kayak race by the Women’s Kayak Building Class.
Admission to the Museum is free during this open house. Families can enjoy the new children’s activities created to make a museum tour fun and educational. With different levels for different ages, some of these games are Eye Spy, Adventure Quest and Chris Cross crossword puzzles.
All are welcome to enjoy a cook-out that will be available for a minimal cost.
Other upcoming events include a free lecture on “Archeology under NH Waters” on Thursday, August 6 at 7pm and the 33rd Annual Alton Bay Boat Show on Saturday, August 8, 9am-12noon. Tickets are now on sale for the August 13th Boathouse Tour; tickets for the water tour in antique wooden boats are limited, so make your reservations now.
The New Hampshire Boat Museum is a 501(c)3 educational nonprofit organization focusing on the boating history and heritage of New Hampshire’s lakes and rivers. The Museum is located at 397 Center Street (Route 28N), Wolfeboro Falls, 2 miles north of downtown Wolfeboro. Hours are Mon.–Sat., 10am-4pm, and Sun. 12noon-4pm. For further information, contact Ann Sprague at 569-4554, asprague@nhbm.org, or visit their web site at nhbm.org.
OPEN: Memorial Day Weekend through Columbus Day –
HOURS: Monday through Saturday 10 - 4 / Sunday Noon - 4
New Hampshire Boat Museum 397 Center St. (Routes 109/28)
PO Box 1195 Wolfeboro Falls, NH 03896
PHONE: 603-569-4554 – EMAIL:
museum@nhbm.org