American Independence Museum, Exeter
Facts and practical information
The American Independence Museum is a historic house museum located in Exeter, New Hampshire. Its 1-acre campus includes two buildings: the Ladd-Gilman House, a registered National Historic Landmark built in 1721 by Nathaniel Ladd, and the Folsom Tavern, listed on the New Hampshire State Register of Historic Places and built in 1775 by Colonel Samuel Folsom. The museum was opened in 1991 after a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence known as a Dunlap Broadside was found in the Ladd-Gilman house, 200 years after its arrival in Exeter. It is the centerpiece of the museum’s collection. The museum’s mission is “Connecting America’s Revolutionary past with the present.” ()
- Bus
- Train
Bus
- Calculate routeWater Street / Swazey Parkway 3 min walk
- Calculate routeFront Street 4 min walk
- Calculate routeExeter 13 min walk
American Independence Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Lamont Gallery, Front Street Historic District, Gilman Garrison House, Exeter Historical Society.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is American Independence Museum open?
- Monday closed
- Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
- Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
- Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
- Friday 10 am - 4 pm
- Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
- Sunday closed
Which popular attractions are close to American Independence Museum?
How to get to American Independence Museum by public transport?
Bus
- Water Street / Swazey Parkway • Lines: 7 (3 min walk)
- Front Street • Lines: 7 (4 min walk)
Train
- Exeter (13 min walk)
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