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Plentiful museums, offering fine art, nature and natural history, exhibits for children, ethnic history, and more can be found in all parts of New Hampshire. Among the highlights are two museums of Shaker history, a museum describing four centuries of life in Portsmouth, and the home of a leading American sculptor. Be assured, there is plenty of fascination and fun at New Hampshire museums to fill any rainy day.
America's Stonehenge
105 Haverhill Road Salem, NH, 03079 Phone: 603-893-8300
The hidden truths of America, right in your backyard
Did other Europeans with knowledge of astronomy and stone construction reach North America a thousand years or more ahead of Columbus? Some say they came and left evidence of their visits -- megaliths and stone chambers -- throughout New England. You can explore one of the largest collections of artifacts at America's Stonehenge in Salem, New Hampshire. Some believe the site includes a stone astronomical calendar, like the one found at Stonehenge. A video in our museum gives you all the background you'll need. Then it's time to hit the half-mile trail through the pine forest to see for yourself. Along the way you may meet a few alpacas who share the property. Don't worry -- they're gentle creatures who enjoy greeting visitors.
Mount Washington Cog Railway
Off Route 302 Bretton Woods, NH, 03589 Phone: 603-278-5404 Toll-Free: 800-922-8825
This exciting railway ride up Mt. Washington also comes with museums at both ends of the trip
Not many train rides can boast museums at either end of the ride. When you travel up majestic Mt. Washington on the historic Cog Railway, the first mountain-climbing cog railway in the world, you begin at the Marshfield Base Station, which houses the interactive (and free) Cog Railway Museum. Open year-round, the museum shows you how the railroad, celebrating its 152nd season, was built, with examples of technology from past eras, including steam engines. Up at the summit of Mt. Washington, you’ll have time to explore the Sherman Adams Visitor Center and rooftop observation deck as well as an interactive weather exhibit, “Extreme Mount Washington.” Adjacent to the center is the Tip Top House, an original summit hotel dating back to 1853 and now a museum. Trains run from late April through November.
Canterbury Shaker Village
288 Shaker Road Canterbury, NH, 03224 Phone: 603-783-9511
National Historic Landmark Celebrates the Shakers
The Shaker religious sect is considered by many historians to be the most successful communitarian society in America. This beautiful outdoor museum and National Historic Landmark was once home to 300 Shakers. Today, expert tour guides share the story of the Shakers’ 200-year history on this site and their beliefs in simple living, gender equality, pacifism, and work as worship. Explore the architecture and collections in the Village’s 25 restored historic buildings, learn about Shaker inventiveness and industry, and explore 700 acres including organic gardens, orchards, and scenic mill pond. See craft demonstrations of oval box making, letterpress printing, and broom making. Enjoy a simple lunch at the Horse Barn Cafe and shop New Hampshire’s premier store for Shaker reproductions. Richly authentic, Canterbury Shaker Village is a place for learning, reflection and renewal of the human spirit.
Wyman Tavern Museum
339 Main Street Keene, NH, 03431 Phone: 603-352-1895
Built in 1762, this museum is now furnished as a tavern and residence from that period. Historically, the first meeting of the Dartmouth College Trustees took place on the site in the 18th century.
Hours: May-Labor Day, Thursday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and by appointment.
Admission: $3 per person.
Information: www.hsccnh.org/wymantavern/
Strawbery Banke Museum
14 Hancock Street Portsmouth, NH Phone: 603-433-1100
Strawbery Banke Museum, adjacent to the city’s riverside Prescott Park, is a 10-acre outdoor history museum that preserves 32 domestic and commercial buildings that were lived in and used on this land during 300 years of the town’s history. People of all ages may explore eight gardens, buildings, traditional crafts, and preservation programs. Stories of the neighborhood are told by costumed role-players. Lots of educational and seasonal special events, year-round. A visit of 2 hours is recommended. Open year-round, but only on weekends, for guided tours, November to April. Information: http://www.strawberybanke.org/
The Fort at No.4 Living History Museum
267 Springfield Road (Route 11) Charlestown, NH, 03603 Phone: 603-826-5700
Travel back in time to Charlestown, New Hampshire in the 1740's to visit an authentically reconstructed settlement. Tour with guides dressed as original settlers of No. 4. Demonstrations of hearth cooking, musket firings, military drills and much more are conducted daily.
Hours: June-October, Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Admission: Seniors age 55 and older, $7; adults, $10; youths age 13-17, $7; Children age 6-12, $5.
Information: www.fortat4.org.
New Hampshire Farm Museum
Route 125, Plummer’s Ridge Milton, NH, 03851 Phone: 603-652-7840
The Farm Museum consists of the historic Jones Farm and the Plummer Homestead. The properties consist of 50 acres of field and forest, a working farm, historic houses and barns, a blacksmith shop, a shoe shop and exhibits on agriculture and rural life. The museum hosts special events, programs, and workshops.
Hours:Mid-June to mid-October, Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; May 20-June 16, open weekends,10 a.m.-5 p.m.; October 13-November 10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Information: www.farmmuseum.org.
Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion State Historic Site
375 Little Harbor Road Portsmouth, NH Phone: 603-436-6607
This large house was the residence of New Hampshire's first royal governor, Benning Wentworth, who served in office from 1741 to 1767. The 40-room mansion is a superb example of homes from Colonial times. It is typical of the aristocratic life in Portsmouth in the 1700s.
Season: Daily from late May to Labor Day; Saturdays and Sundays from Sept. 6-Oct. 11. Hours: 10am-4pm, Tours available hourly until 3pm.
Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site
139 Saint Gaudens Road Cornish, NH, 03745 Phone: 603-675-2175
This beautiful home, studio and property also functions as a museum and gallery of the works of American sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens, creator of 150 works of art, including the Standing Lincoln monument and the 1907 $20 gold piece is considered America's most beautiful coin.
McAuliffe–Shepard Discovery Center
3 Institute Drive Concord, NH, 03301 Phone: 603-271-7827
This space exploration center and memorial to astronaut Alan B. Shepard and teacher Sharon Christa McAuliffe is filled with exhibits and activities about space exploration. See full description at our science and nature pages.
New Hampshire Boat Museum
395 Center St. Wolfeboro Falls, NH, 03896 Phone: 603-569-4554
The museum features many of the finest examples of vintage mahogany and antique boats, including; Garwood, Chris-Craft, Century, Dodge, Penn Yan, Lyman and Hacker, on a rotating basis. There are runabouts, race-boats, canoes, guide boats, and sail boats. Whether you are an outboard, steam, paddle or sail enthusiast, the displays, enhanced with archival photos, trophies and models, bring to life a truly grand era of boating. Hours: Memorial Day-Columbus Day, Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, noon – 4 p.m.Cost: Adults, $5; seniors, $4; students. $3.
Museum of New Hampshire History
6 Eagle Square Concord, NH, 03301 Phone: 603-226-3189
Interactive and detailed museum exhibits tell visitors about the history of the Granite State, its indigenous peoples, and colonial settlers. The museum has a store. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.; July-October 15 and all of December, additional hours on Monday, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.Admission: Adults, $5.50; seniors, $4.50; children age 6-18, $3.Information: www.nhhistory.org/museum.html
Currier Museum of Art
150 Ash Street Manchester, NH, 03104 Phone: 603-669-6144
The Currier Museum of Art offers permanent collection of European and American artists, decorative arts, photographs and sculpture. Among the artists featured at the Currier at Wyeth, Monet, Picasso, and Georgia O’Keefe. The museum takes visitors on of the nearby Zimmerman House, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Many fascinating changing exhibits run throughout the year. Hours: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission: Adults, $12, seniors, $10, students, $9; youth age 13-17, $5
Wright Museum
77 Center Street Wolfeboro, NH, 03894 Phone: 603-569-1212
A museum of history, focusing on the American home front during World War II (1939-1945). Exhibits feature information, memorabilia, costumes, vehicles, and more. There are three distinct buildings: the Home Front and theater, the two-story educational building or Visitor's Center and the military building which houses memorabilia from all branches of service from World War II including a large collection of military vehicles. Hours: May 1-October 30, Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, noon-4 p.m.Admission: Adults, $10; seniors and veterans, $8; students, $6.Information: www.wrightmuseum.org.
Enfield Shaker Museum
24 Caleb Dyer Lane / 447 Route 4A Enfield, NH, 03748 Phone: 603-632-4346
This living history museum displays and explains the lives of the Shakers, who lived on and operated a farming community of this land for 200 years. Exhibits and events welcome visitors to understand the Shakers’ communal, idealistic way of life. There is a museum store.
Mount Washington Observatory and Summit
Mount Washington State Park Sherman Adams Visitor Center, 1598 Mt Washington Auto Road Sargent's Purchase, NH Phone: 603-466-3347
The visitor will find displays about the weather on the mountain and the reasons for the severity of Mount Washington's meteorological conditions. The Weather Discovery Room helps visitors explore the weather phenomena of Mount Washington. There are exhibits on the geological history of the Presidential Range and the effects of continental ice sheets.
The "Extreme Mount Washington" exhibit delivers the science and excitement of a Mount Washington through high-tech, hands-on exhibits. The Extreme Mount Washington exhibit is in the Mount Washington State Park Sherman Adams Visitor Center. The summit is accessible mid-May to mid-October by car, Cog Railway), and hiking trails.
Hours: May to mid-October, daily, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., weather permitting.
Gorham Historical Society and Rail Museum
25 Railroad Street Gorham, NH Phone: 603-466-5338
This museum is set in a rail station built in 1907. Exhibits feature railroad-related documents and artifacts, including a box car, steam locomotive and model railroad.
Hours: Open Memorial Day-Columbus Day, Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Admission: Donations are requested.
Little Nature Museum
18 Highlawn Road Warner, NH Phone: 603-746-6121
The collections include rocks, minerals, fossils, sea life, insects, mounted birds and mammals, and plants. There are also interpretive exhibits, hands-on activities (with prizes for children), and interpretive trails to enjoy. Self-guided tours of the museum are available. Self-guided tours of the Mount Kearsarge Indian Museum’s Medicine Woods Trail are available. A volunteer guide is available to assist visitors with a tour and/or assistance with hands-on activities. The museum is appropriate for adults and children.
Hours: Closed November to mid-May. During the rest of the year, open weekends and some holidays. Museum also is open by appointment on weekdays for groups of six or more guests. Friday and Sunday, noon – 5 p.m.; Saturday and holidays, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission:Seniors and students, $4; families with two adults and children under age 18, $12; member of Mount Kearsarge Indian Museum, half-priced; Native Americans, free.
Hood Museum of Art
Wheelock Street, Dartmouth College Dartmouth, NH, 03755 Phone: 603-646-2808
The Hood preserves 65,000 works of art representing ancient civilizations, Asia, America, Europe, Africa, Papua New Guinea, and many other regions. Selections that are always on view encompass ancient, Asian, and European prints, paintings, and sculpture, American Colonial silver and paintings and sculpture to 1948, and major works of modern and contemporary art. Hours: Year-round, Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m.; closed Mondays.Admission: Free.
Lake Winnipesaukee Museum
503 Endicott Street North (Route 3) Laconia, NH, 03246 Phone: 603-366-5950
The museum property is a historic landmark and represents an era which changed the way Americans spent their summer vacations --- an example of the tradition of hospitality vital to the area’s history and economy since the 1800’s. The property was purchased in 1923 by David O’Shan, who first had a poultry farm on the site. The museum building is the original residence and the yellow cottages nearby are part of the original cabin colony. One of the buildings is from the former Shangrila Resort.Hours: Mid-June through Columbus Day, Wednesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Information:
Tuck Memorial Museum
40 Park Avenue Hampton, NH, 03842 Phone: 603-929-0781
This museum presents a variety of exhibits involving 19th century history, including furniture, artwork, the area trolley system, farm implements, fire-fighting equipment, and a schoolhouse from the 1840's. The complex contains four buildings, The Tuck Museum, Farm Museum, Seacoast Fire Museum, and the 19th-Century District Schoolhouse. A children's playground and picnic facilities are located next to the museum. Hours: Sunday, Wednesday, Friday, 1-4 p.m.Admission: Free.
Museum of the White Mountains
34 Highland Street Plymouth, NH, 03264 Phone:
This museum, opened in February 2013 on the campus of Plymouth State University , has collections of art, photos, and objects that memorialize the nature and culture of the White Mountains region.
Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Closed Mondays, holidays, and on Tuesdays in the summer.
New England Ski Museum
Exit 34B, I-93/Franconia Notch Parkway Franconia, NH, 03580 Phone: 603-823-7177
Exhibits feature antique ski equipment and vintage ski films. There is a museum shop. Admission is free.Hours: Call ahead for hours of operation.Information: newenglandskimuseum.org.
Mount Washington Valley Children’s Museum
2936 White Mountain Highway North Conway, NH Phone: 603-356-2992
Young visitors to the Mount Washington Valley Children’s Museum may put on a puppet show or get dressed up in costumes in the Drama Center; climb the indoor Tree House or learn from the History Tree; build their own creations in the Lego room or doll house room; play in the Infant Toddler room; explore outer space in the new Glow in the Dark and Outer Space Exhibit. For infant through age 10. Hours: September 1-June 30, Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Closed for all major storms. Admission: $5; children under age 1 admitted free.
Museum Complex - Bear Brook State Park
Route 28 Allenstown, NH Phone: 603-485-2034
The museum complex at this park ilncludes the New Hampshire Antique Snowmobile Museum, Museum of Family Camping, Old Allenstown Meeting House, and the Richard Diehl Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Museum. Most of the museums are housed in historic CCC buildings. Open: Various hours throughout the summerInformation: http://www.nhstateparks.com/bearbrook.html
Woodman Institute Museum
182 Central Avenue Dover, NH, 03820 Phone: 603-742-1038
This four-building complex includes the Woodman House (1818), former home to lawyer Daniel Christie; Hale House (1813), home of U.S.Senator John Parker Hale; Keefe House (1827) and the William Damm Garrison home (1675). Collections of natural science to include the largest mineral exhibit north of Boston, items of local history from the 1600s to present, and a fine collection of paintings and early furniture. Cost: There is an admission charge.
Hours: April-November, Wednesday-Sunday, 12:30-4:30 p.m.
Admission: Adults, $8; students and seniors age 65 and older, $6; children age 6-15, $3.
Albacore Park
600 Market Street Portsmouth, NH, 03801 Phone: 603-436-3680
The focal point of this park is an exhibit of life on a modern submarine. Visitors will tour the sub and view all its compartments.
Hours: Memorial Day to Columbus Day, daily, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Columbus Day to Memorial Day, Thursday through Monday, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Call ahead for seasonal changes.
Cost: Adults, $5; children age 7-17, $3; Military, $4; family, $10.
American Independence Museum
1 Governor's Lane Exeter, NH, 03833 Phone: 603-772-2262
Housed in the Ladd-Gilman House, built in the first decades of the 18th century. During the American Revolution, this building stored the state's treasury. Among the museum’s permanent collection of documents chronicling the nation’s founding are an original Dunlap Broadside of the Declaration of Independence and early drafts of the U.S. Constitution. Permanent collections include American furnishings, ceramics, silver, textiles and military ephemera. Exhibits detail the history of Portsmouth and the structure itself. Hours: Mid-May to October, Wednesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission: Adults, $5; students, $3.
Information: www.independencemuseum.org
FAQs
What is New Hampshire most known for? ›
It's commonly known as the Granite State for its extensive granite formations and quarries, but also has three other nicknames: Mother of River, the White Mountain State and Switzerland of America.
What is the most prestigious museum? ›- Louvre, Paris.
- National Museum of China, Beijing.
- Nanjing Museum, Nanjing.
- Tate Modern, London.
- Shanghai Science and Technology Museum, Shanghai.
- Vatican Museums, Vatican City.
- The British Museum, London.
- Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Madrid.
The Smithsonian is the world's largest research and museum complex, with 19 museums and galleries, the National Zoological Park, and various research stations. More than 137 million objects detailing America's story are housed here, so you'd better prepare for a long week of walking.
Which museum has the most famous paintings? ›...
Development of The Scream.
Natural wonders, historic attractions, fall foliage, family amusement parks, tax-free shopping, a splendid seashore, top-notch skiing and winter sports … There are so many reasons international travelers make New Hampshire a primary stop or the sole focus of their USA vacations.
What is the most famous food in New Hampshire? ›- Baked apple cider cinnamon donuts. ...
- North Country Hard Cider, Dover, NH. ...
- New Hampshire maple syrup season. ...
- New Hampshire clam chowder. ...
- New England steamers, mixed steamed clams. ...
- A lineup of Stoneyfield Organic Yogurts. ...
- A maple bacon sundae.
Deep inside the Central Intelligence Agency headquarters in Langley, Virginia, is the most amazing museum you will probably never see. The CIA Museum, which was founded in the early 1990s, houses a collection of artifacts acquired from World War II to the war on terror.
What is the coolest museum in the United States? ›- The Metropolitan Museum of Art - New York City.
- Museum of Modern Art - New York City. ...
- The Art Institute of Chicago - Chicago. ...
- National Museum of American History - Washington D.C. ...
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum - Washington D.C. ...
- American Museum of Natural History - New York City. ...
The nation's most iconic museums are in Washington DC, like the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum and the National Museum of Natural History.
What is the #1 museum in the world? ›Louvre Museum, Paris (France.
What is the most popular exhibit? ›
The Louvre's Leonardo da Vinci exhibition was visited by around 1.1 million guests. The show ran for four months in 2019/20 and commemorated the 500th anniversary of the artist's death.
Where is the largest museum on Earth? ›The Louvre, Paris
By size, The Louvre, in Paris, France is the largest museum on Earth, with nearly 73,000 square metres of exhibition space. By reputation, it's also one of the best and holds works from antiquity to the 19th Century, including the world-famous Venus de Milo and the Mona Lisa.
Mona Lisa, Paris
It is no surprise that the number one painting on our list is the famous Mona Lisa. The enigmatic painting of the smiling woman painted by the greatest Leonardo da Vinci dates back to 1503 to 15019.
Yes, New Hampshire is worth visiting. Outdoor adventurers can hit the mountains and slopes, while beachgoers will fall in love with its stunning seacoast towns. Culture lovers won't be left out either – there are plenty of museums and historic sites that offer an intriguing window into this state's rich heritage!
Is there anything interesting in New Hampshire? ›The attractions that draw tourists to this part of New England include beautiful ocean and lake beaches, miles of kayaking waters, above-timberline hiking on the Appalachian Trail, sailing on mountain-ringed lakes, fun-filled theme and water parks for kids, exciting rides to mountaintops, and tours of historic houses.
Is there a lot to do in New Hampshire? ›From its 18 miles of coastline to its centrally located Lakes Region to the looming White Mountains up north, New Hampshire offers plenty of opportunities to recreate outdoors. Then there are fun amusement parks, historic sites and thought-provoking museums to explore while vacationing in the Granite State.
What is the national dish of New Hampshire? ›So, What Is The Official State Food? According to News from New Hampshire and NPR, the official state food of New Hampshire is only classified as 'boiled dinner. ' This, quite literally, could encompass anything from boiled potatoes and meat to seafood that's been boiled until cooked.
What is the official food of New Hampshire? ›| State | Food type | Food name |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | State fruit | Pumpkin |
| State vegetable | White Potato | |
| New Jersey | State fruit | Northern highbush blueberry |
| New Mexico | State vegetables | New Mexico chile and Frijoles pintos (Pinto beans) |
Made from mammoth ivory, the Venus of Hohle Fels is the oldest undisputed example of a depiction of a human being. Dating back between 35,000 and 40,000 years, the figure is from the Upper Palaeolithic period and is one of a number of mammoth ivory artefacts discovered in the caves of the Swabian Alb region of Germany.
What city has the most free museums? ›The Smithsonian has the distinction of being the world's largest museum complex, with more than a dozen free museums in Washington, DC, alone. Many of them are located around the National Mall, including the Air and Space Museum, the American History Museum and the Natural History Museum.
What is America's largest museum? ›
The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex. We are a community of learning and an opener of doors.
What US city is known for museums? ›New York City
The cultural capital of the United States, New York showcases some of the best museums in the country (among many other attractions). From contemporary art to Jewish art to photography to natural history, the city has you covered.
Downtown Charleston. Founded in 1773, The Charleston Museum, America's First Museum, has been discovering, preserving, interpreting, celebrating, and sharing ever since.
What state has the most museums? ›When it comes to state breakdowns, California has the most museums, with nearly 3,000.
What is the most protected museum in the world? ›Mono Lisa and Musée du Louvre represents the highest security system that can be installed to protected the most valuable arts-antiques-collectibles in a controlled environment of museum.
What city has the most museum? ›...
Cities with the highest number of museums worldwide as of May 2019.
Miami (No. 2) has the most art fairs, galleries, dealers, and consultants per 100,000 residents. Magic City also comes second in art museums, theaters, music venues, art space rentals, art supplies stores, and music shops per square mile. It's not very surprising that Nashville, Tennessee (No.
What's the difference between exhibit and exhibition? ›What Is Their Main Difference? Both of these words refer to showing something to an audience. However, an 'exhibit' refers to showing one or a few objects to a small group of people. An 'exhibition', contrariwise, refers to a kind of gallery, displaying different objects or artworks to the public.
What is the 2nd largest museum in the world? ›Hermitage: World's Second-Largest Museum - Public Television of Armenia.
What is the largest living museum? ›Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia, United States
Colonial Williamsburg calls itself the world's largest living history museum. Its recreated city brings to life the British colonial experience of the 1700s.
Who is the most beautiful woman in the world? ›
The most beautiful, scientifically proven face we have is of Bella Hadid. The American supermodel possesses 94.35% accurate features. In a short span, the 26 years old model has made 27 appearances on the Vogue magazine covers internationally.
Who is the most beautiful girl in painting? ›...
Mona Lisa (1506) by Leonardo Da Vinci.
| Artist | Leonardo Da Vinci |
|---|---|
| Year | 1506 |
| Medium | Oil in Canvas |
| Dimensions | 77 cm x 53 cm |
| Current Location | The Louvre Museum, Paris |
The largest art theft in world history occurred in Boston on March 18, 1990 when thieves stole 13 pieces, collectively valued at $500 million, from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Among the pieces stolen was Vermeer's The Concert, which is considered to be the most valuable stolen painting in the world.
How much does The Starry Night cost? ›The Starry Night original painting by Vincent van Gogh, painted in 1889, is estimated to be worth over $100 million. However, this painting is one of van Gogh's masterpieces and it can also be argued that there cannot be a price for it – it is priceless.
How old was Van Gogh when he died? ›Only 37 years old when he died and having only sold one painting, van Gogh sadly did not live long enough to see the extent of his legacy – which includes his works now being some of the most expensive in the world. Curious to find out more about his life? Read on…
Who is the No 1 painter in the world now? ›Gerhard Richter. Gerhard Richter is at the very top of our list—the most famous living painter today. Born in 1932 in Dresden, Germany, Richter currently lives and works in Cologne, Germany. Richter dedicated his career to exploring the medium of painting in close relation to the effects of photography.
Who inherited Picasso's fortune? ›Officially, there is only one legitimate heir to his vast inheritance: his granddaughter Marina Ruiz-Picasso. The artist had his first child, Paulo, with Russian dancer Olga Khokhlova, whom he married in 1918 during the First World War.
Where is The Last Supper painting? ›One of the world's most famous and fascinating paintings - much analysed, admired and often the subject of books and films - Leonardo da Vinci's Cenacolo (The Last Supper) is located in Milano, in the refectory of the Dominican convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie. It is one of UNESCO's World Heritage sites.
Why is New Hampshire called the Switzerland of America? ›Switzerland of America
This nickname again references the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Early visitors related the White Mountains to the mountains of Switzerland.
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Table.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| White alone, percent | 92.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent(a) | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, percent(a) | 0.3% |
What does New Hampshire have that no other state has? ›
1. New Hampshire was the first state to have its own constitution. New Hampshire's first constitution was ratified in 1776, as soon as New Hampshire became a state.
What language did New Hampshire speak? ›| % | |
|---|---|
| Speak language other than English | 8.7% |
| Speak English "very well" | 6.3% |
| Speak English less than "very well" (LEP) | 2.4% |
| Speak Spanish | 2.7% |
Jimmy Fallons wife' Nancy has a family vacation home on Lake Winnipesaukee. The lakes region is very special to the couple since that is where Jimmy popped the question! (of course after Nancy torpedoed his first planned marriage proposal) They love the lake so much they actually named their daughter Winni!
What celebrity lives in Hampshire? ›Present day celebrities associated with Hampshire include broadcaster Alan Titchmarsh, who lives in Alton, actress Amanda Holden, who grew up in Bishop's Waltham, film star Colin Firth, who was born in Grayshott and educated in Winchester and Eastleigh, wildlife presenter Chris Packham, born in Southampton, the late ...
Does anyone famous live in NH? ›Most New Englanders know that comedian/movie star, Adam Sandler is a proud New Hampshirite, but many more of your favorite actors, comedy personalities, authors and musicians have also called NH home at some point in their lives - like the following 10 celebrities!
What are 3 fun facts about New Hampshire? ›In 1775, New Hampshire became the first state to declare its independence from England. The first American in space, Alan Shepard, was born in Derry, New Hampshire. His historic flight was made in 1961. The first private citizen in the history of space flight was Christa McAuliffe, a Concord school teacher.
What is the hottest month in New Hampshire? ›The warm season lasts for 3.6 months, from May 29 to September 16, with an average daily high temperature above 73°F. The hottest month of the year in Manchester is July, with an average high of 83°F and low of 63°F.
What was New Hampshire called before it became a state? ›Did you know New Hampshire was first named North Virginia, and it was once under the jurisdiction of Massachusetts?
Is New Hampshire a liberal or republican state? ›Voters predominantly selected Republicans for national office during the 19th and 20th centuries until 1992. Since then, the state has been considered a swing state. Since 2006, control of the state legislature and New Hampshire's congressional seats have switched back and forth between Republicans and Democrats.
What are the 10 whitest states in America? ›- Maine 92.0%
- Vermont 91.3%
- New Hampshire 91.3%
- West Virginia 90.4%
- Wyoming 90.7%
- Idaho 90.7%
- Utah 88.7%
- Iowa 88.7%