Southern New Hampshire residents have a gem of a museum right in our backyard. The Currier Museum, located in Manchester, is the perfect way to spend an afternoon filled with culture. The museum has a large collection of American and European art. They even have a Picasso as well as a Monet. The paintings are well labeled and at times there are even detailed place cards displayed that you can use to better understand what you are looking at.
On the second Saturday of each month you can participate in Creative Studio Saturday. Each month there is a different theme and the craft is something families can do together. While we were there my daughter and I created a wax-resist Valentine’s card. The museum provides all the supplies and families can create a free craft they can bring home.
Today we were also able to view a great exhibit called Killer Heels: The Art of the High-Heeled Shoe. My daughter loves fashion and we got a big kick out of the stunning works of art. The exhibit featured 300 years of fabulous footwear. Our favorite was the shoe that dispensed flower seeds from the heel every time you step down. They also had a station where people could design their own shoe. My daughter had great fun!
Tips:
- Location: 150 Ash Street, Manchester, NH
- Hours: Closed on Tuesdays, Saturdays 10:00-5:00; all other days 11:00-5:00.
- Admission: Adults $12, Seniors $10, Students $9, Youths (13-17) $5, Children 12 and under free
- There is free admission for NH residents every Saturday from 10:00-12:00
- The 4th Monday of each month there is a story time in the museum. Kids listen to an art-related book and then create their own craft that corresponds with it.
- The museum runs art classes. See their website for class descriptions.
- The Winter Café offers a large assortment of soups, salads, sandwiches, and wraps. They also have a kids menu.
- There are audio guides available.
- Killer Heels runs until May 15, 2016. There is an $8 additional charge to view this special exhibition.