Redeemable April 27-October 27, 2024

Tour historic houses on their original sites, meet engaging costumed roleplayers, watch traditional crafts demonstrations, and explore heirloom gardens and historical landscapes. Tickets are valid for 2 consecutive days!

Offered weekdays, June 10 through September 27, 2024

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Exclusively available as an add-on to general museum admission.

Offered on select dates July through October, 2024

Embark on an exclusive journey to two important moments in maritime history! In a small group setting led by an expert guide, gain exclusive access to the Sherburne House (c. 1695) and the Chase House (c. 1762). Exclusively available as an add-on to general museum admission.

June 3-7, 2024, 10 AM-4 PM

Join the Strawbery Banke Archaeologist for a hands-on introduction to professional archaeological lab methods. Learn about ceramic technology and identification, the history of glass bottles, and the significance of “small finds.” Then, see how archaeological research provides a foundation for museum interpretation.

Thursday, June 13, 2024

Lucinda Brockway illuminates the early 1900s Colonial Revival gardens of the Piscataqua River basin in this lecture. Gardens and garden clubs were promoted as a way to improve the appearance of the summer homes and communities in the region.

Thursday, July 25, 2024, 6-7 PM

Join Darcy Kuronen, Former Curator of Musical Instruments at the Museum of Fine Arts, for engaging anecdotes from his long career of working with historical instruments in collections throughout the United States, including examples at Strawbery Banke Museum.

Member ticket sales begin on Monday, May 13, 2024, at 10 AM. Public ticket sales begin on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 10 AM.

Enjoy acoustic music amid the summer splendor of Puddle Dock with Strawbery Banke’s popular annual summer concert series. Each Tuesday evening from 5:30 to 7 PM, various local musicians perform on the open-air stage on the Kennebunk Savings Terrace.

Member ticket sales begin on Monday, June 10, 2024, at 10 AM. Public ticket sales begin on Monday, June 17, 2024, at 10 AM.

Sample wonderful wines and savor the culinary delights of chefs, caterers, and restaurant partners while strolling the grounds and gardens. Curated wine selections pay homage to maritime details, historic houses, and more, adding a layer of historical richness to the tasting experience.