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Portsmouth Athenaeum |
603-431-2538
research@portsmouthathenaeum.org
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Portsmouth Athenæum
A non-profit membership library, gallery, and archive, incorporated in 1817 and located in the heart of historic Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
The third-floor
Shaw Research Library
and
Randall Gallery
are open to the public from 1 to 4 p.m., Tuesday thru Saturday. For elevator access, please call (603) 431-2538.
UPCOMING EVENT
Members Only History Tour
April 25, 2026
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
$0.00
Portsmouth Athenaeum
Building Tours
Members Events
1805 Building
,
Building Tours
,
Library Room
,
Sawtelle Reading Room
Have you ever wondered about the history of our collections and the historic building? This March, we are offering free guided tours exclusively for our [...]
More Info
Book Now!
MORE EVENTS»
HOURS
Shaw Research Library &
Randall Gallery
Tuesday through Saturday
1 to 4 p.m.
Reading Room Tours
Unavailable at this time. Check back soon.
EXPLORE THE ARCHIVES
The Athenæum
houses an outstanding collection of documents and artifacts relating to local history. It also preserves what is undoubtedly the finest collection in the state of materials relating to the history of New Hampshire’s only major seaport.
Search Catalog
Manuscript Finding Aids
House History Research
Genealogical Research
April 2026: National Poetry Month
By Research Librarian Jessica Zaricki In 1996, the American Academy of Poets launched National Poetry Month to honor the significance of poetry within our culture. For 30 years, this celebration has worked to increase the visibility of poets and to increase poetry’s...
read more
On The Road Again, again
By Keeper and Executive Director Tom Hardiman Back in 2019, engineers gave us a warning that our Foye building was at least 100% overloaded with books, newspapers, and archival materials. With heroic help from staff, board, and volunteers, we were able to move 50% of...
read more
2026 Lecture Series: The Spirit of 1776: Revolution, Constitution, Independence
Two hundred and fifty years ago on July 4th, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed marking the official birth of our Nation. This year's lecture series encompasses facets of early American History. The great state of New Hampshire plays a significant role...
read more
603-431-2538
research@portsmouthathenaeum.org
Athenaeum News
Resources
Past Events
Newsletter
Portsmouth Athenæum
A non-profit membership library, gallery, and archive, incorporated in 1817 and located in the heart of historic Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
The third-floor
Shaw Research Library
and
Randall Gallery
are open to the public from 1 to 4 p.m., Tuesday thru Saturday. For elevator access, please call (603) 431-2538.
UPCOMING EVENT
Members Only History Tour
April 25, 2026
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
$0.00
Portsmouth Athenaeum
Building Tours
Members Events
1805 Building
,
Building Tours
,
Library Room
,
Sawtelle Reading Room
Have you ever wondered about the history of our collections and the historic building? This March, we are offering free guided tours exclusively for our [...]
More Info
Book Now!
MORE EVENTS»
HOURS
Shaw Research Library &
Randall Gallery
Tuesday through Saturday
1 to 4 p.m.
Reading Room Tours
Unavailable at this time. Check back soon.
EXPLORE THE ARCHIVES
The Athenæum
houses an outstanding collection of documents and artifacts relating to local history. It also preserves what is undoubtedly the finest collection in the state of materials relating to the history of New Hampshire’s only major seaport.
Search Catalog
Manuscript Finding Aids
House History Research
Genealogical Research
April 2026: National Poetry Month
By Research Librarian Jessica Zaricki In 1996, the American Academy of Poets launched National Poetry Month to honor the significance of poetry within our culture. For 30 years, this celebration has worked to increase the visibility of poets and to increase poetry’s...
read more
On The Road Again, again
By Keeper and Executive Director Tom Hardiman Back in 2019, engineers gave us a warning that our Foye building was at least 100% overloaded with books, newspapers, and archival materials. With heroic help from staff, board, and volunteers, we were able to move 50% of...
read more
2026 Lecture Series: The Spirit of 1776: Revolution, Constitution, Independence
Two hundred and fifty years ago on July 4th, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed marking the official birth of our Nation. This year's lecture series encompasses facets of early American History. The great state of New Hampshire plays a significant role...
read more