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Portsmouth Athenaeum

17 locals recommend,

Tips from locals

Frank
December 1, 2018
It has 2 of my favorites...books and drinks!
Dawn
April 6, 2018
Books, beer, baked goods...and amazing sandwiches too.
Pamela
July 14, 2021
They host several local musicians in the early evening, perfect for a dinner and a show combo.
Darryl
April 22, 2022
Portsmouth Athenaeum, founded in 1805, is a library, museum, and art gallery. It is one of the top attractions in the city and has been a National Historic Place since 1973. Have a terrific time touring the city by visiting this well-loved tourist attraction. Here, you can look through various one-of-a-kind books and explore its many galleries and exhibits featuring awe-striking artwork of differing forms, photographs, and so on. Here, you can also do things like listening to an intriguing lecture, attending an artist talk, and participating in many other fun-filled events.
Portsmouth Athenaeum, founded in 1805, is a library, museum, and art gallery. It is one of the top attractions in the city and has been a National Historic Place since 1973. Have a terrific time touring the city by visiting this well-loved tourist attraction. Here, you can look through various one-…
Maribe
May 9, 2017
book store/cafe, often with live music!

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Location
9 Market Square
Portsmouth, NH