Libby Museum

The Libby Museum is a natural history museum in Wolfeboro that houses specimens of native animals, plants, and minerals across its interior rooms. The collection includes taxidermy displays and geological objects arranged in cases and open exhibition areas throughout the space.

The museum was founded in 1912 by Dr. Henry Libby as New Hampshire's first institution dedicated solely to natural history education. Its creator aimed to gather local species and geological specimens to preserve them and share them for learning purposes.

The building displays early 1900s craftsmanship through its stucco walls and pilaster details that catch your eye as you enter. The spaces show how people of that era designed structures to serve both practical and visual purposes with straightforward methods.

The museum is easy to reach on North Main Street in Wolfeboro and open from June through October for seasonal visits. The collections are organized compactly, making it possible to explore everything within a few hours, especially if you take time to look closely at the details.

The building was constructed between 1908 and 1912 using timber from nearby Rattlesnake Island, linking local materials with local craftsmanship. This approach shows how builders of that era used resources from their immediate surroundings.