Colonial museum with hands-on programs
The Rye Historical Society operates the Square House Museum, a 1730 colonial inn in Rye with period rooms including a tavern, kitchen, and guest chambers; the site hosts rotating exhibitions, guided tours, and hands-on programs for children and families exploring local and Revolutionary War history.
Free · Indoor · Rainy-day pick · Quiet-friendly · Ages 6-10 for Little Historians
Little Historians is a bi-monthly program for ages 6-10 with storytelling, hands-on activities, and museum introduction; walk-ins welcome.
Slightly Spooky Square House (late October) transforms the museum into a Halloween experience for families with younger children.
Architecture tours run monthly and trace the building's 300-year evolution from private home to inn to city hall to museum.