Group Visits
Daily Activities | Classes | Camps | Family Fun Days | Workshops
Daily Activities
We have lots of fun filled activities scheduled every day. From Teddy Bear Time, to hands on activities such as craft making and painting, to scavenger hunts and fun ways to learn your ABC's.
Check out the Activites Calendar to see the schedule!
Classes
Summer Art Classes for Ages 7-12
3-D Art Exploration
Aug 16-20 10:00-12:00
Learn about contemporary art through sculpture and wearable art. Students will use plastics, clay, recycled materials, and wire in this class that’s all about creativity and art that’s NOT flat.
Location: Courthouse Galleries
Fee: $50/Student (members), $55 Student (non-members)
Registration Deadline: Aug 9, 2010
Camps
Time Traveler Summer Camps for Ages 6 - 12
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum / Lightship Portsmouth Museum
Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (snack provided)
Fee: $15 /day or $55 for one day in each of the 4 camps
Members: $12 /day or $45 for one day in each of 4 camps
Registration: One Week Prior To Camp
YANKEES & REBS SHOW DOWN!
August 4, 2010
Civil War has broken out, and everyone has to pick a side. Are you a Yank or Reb? Which army’s uniform will you wear—and why? Set up camp, fall in line and march to the battlefield! Sign onboard a warship, load a cannon and prepare for an enemy attack!
LIGHTSHIP SAILOR BOOT CAMP
August 18, 2010
Sign onboard a real U.S. Coast Guard lightship, and experience the adventure of life at sea! Meet a real Coast Guard officer, and learn the skills needed to keep the ship afloat and its light shining!
Family Fun Days
CELEBRATE KIDS: It's YOUR Day!
Sunday, August 1, 2010, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
This is the day kids take their adults out to play! The tradition continues as we spend meaningful time with the children in our lives. Visit the 4 Portsmouth Museums for a day full of fun.
MUSEUM MADNESS:
Calling all Ghosts, Goblins, Princesses and Superheroes
Saturday, October 30, 2010, 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Enjoy a haunting day of Halloween fun at all 4 Portsmouth Museums, including frightfully fun Arts and Crafts, Face Painting, and Wizardry.
Be sure to stay for the Annual Safe Trick-or-Treat in Olde Towne Portsmouth
from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. This event is held exclusively for all children up to age 12.
Workshops