Portsmouth Athenæum
Portsmouth Athenæum, Membership library and museum in Portsmouth, United States.
The Portsmouth Athenæum contains over 40,000 volumes and 12,000 photographs within its Federal-style building on Market Square in Portsmouth.
Established in 1817, the Portsmouth Athenæum acquired its current building in 1823, which was originally designed by Bradbury Johnson for an insurance company.
The Franklin Club holds monthly meetings in the Sawtelle Reading Room to discuss moral, political, and philosophical topics following Benjamin Franklin's Junto Club model.
The Shaw Research Library and Randall Gallery maintain public access hours from Tuesday through Saturday between 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM.
The institution maintains nineteenth-century traditions by referring to its members as proprietors and its director as keeper.
Location: New Hampshire
Architectural style: Federal architecture
GPS coordinates: 43.07708,-70.75750
Latest update: March 3, 2025 04:20
Strawbery Banke
270 m
The Music Hall
248 m
Prescott Park
452 m
Moffatt-Ladd House
274 m
Portsmouth African Burying Ground
258 m
Governor John Langdon House
220 m
MacPheadris-Warner House
233 m
Portsmouth Public Library
355 m
New Hampshire Bank Building
40 m
South Meetinghouse
465 m
Henry Sherburne House
376 m
Simeon P. Smith House
375 m
Phoebe Hart House
376 m
Joshua Wentworth House
232 m
Daniel Pinkham House
376 m
Nutter-Rymes House
376 m
Portsmouth Academy building
375 m
Haven-White House
479 m
Jeremiah Hart House
376 m
Samuel Beck House
246 m
Hart-Rice House
376 m
Benedict House
375 m
John Hart House
376 m
James Neal House
376 m
Shapley Town House
293 m
Whidden-Ward House
359 m
Portsmouth Parade Historic District
264 m
John Paul Jones House
337 mVisited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes