Located at 182 Central Ave., Dover New Hampshire, the Woodman institute studies and lectures on local area history. Here you can find who built New Hampshire, marvel at New Hampshire history, and experience the finest display of natural history and geology in the New Hampshire area.
Originally built in 1818, the three story brick home was the residence of Annie and Charles Woodman. Together they shared the home with lawyer, Daniel Christie. When Annie Woodman passed in 1915, she left a trust of $100,000 to create a Dover institution.
Today, the Woodman Institute Museum highlights artifact, minerals, fire and police memorabilia, musical instruments, and china and pottery throughout five different locations. The Woodman home displays rocks, minerals, fossils and Indian artifact. The Hale house displays the fire and police memorabilia antique dolls, china and pottery. The Keefe house, which was recently acquired will display over 7000 genealogical and historical documents. The 1675 Damn Garrison displays period furniture, cooking utensils and crockery. Lastly, the newest project is known as the Garden project. This project will allow for outdoor projects in the future.
The institute is open to the public Wednesday through Sunday from 12:30 to 4:30, except holidays. The museum is closed Dec. 1st through March 31st. Admission is $5.00 for adults, $4.00 for students and seniors age 65 and over. Children 14-16 are $2.00 and kids 13 and under are free.
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