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Monday 9:30am - 5pm Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm Thursday 9:30am - 5pm Friday 9:30am - 5pm Saturday 9:30am - 5pm Sunday 9:30am - 5pm

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center

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Since 1966, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center has brought visitors Nearer to Nature!
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The mission of Squam Lakes Natural Science Center (SLNSC) is to advance understanding of ecology by exploring New Hampshire’s natural world. Through spectacular live animal exhibits, natural science education programs, and lake cruises, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center has educated and enlightened visitors for over forty years about our natural world. Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is located on Route 113 in Holderness, exit 24 off I-93, and is open daily from May 1 through November 1.

10/28/2026

The season is coming to a close! Sunday, November 1 is your last chance to explore the Live Animal Exhibit Trail before we close until May 1.

Due to Daylight Savings, our last trail admission will be 2:30 pm!

We're ending the season with New Hampshire Day! New Hampshire residents can enjoy $10 trail admission on November 1, tickets are going fast!

New Hampshire Day is made possible by our generous sponsors: New Hampshire Electric Cooperative, Dead River Company, and Path Vacations!

Don't miss your chance to visit your favorite animals one last time this season. We hope to see you on the trail!

To plan your visit and purchase tickets, visit nhnature.org!

10/27/2026

It’s Bat Appreciation Week!

Did you know that the Science Center has bat houses? Across from Life Underground on the Live Animal Exhibit Trail, you can spot this bat house! Be sure to check out the signs underneath to learn more about bat house construction and how you can help support bat populations!

Discover more about the exhibits along the Live Animal Exhibit Trail and plan your visit at nhnature.org!

10/26/2026

NOVEMEBER 1st - $10 ADMISSION FOR NEW HAMPSHIRE RESIDENTS

Join us for New Hampshire Day on Sunday, November 1!

New Hampshire residents can explore the Live Animal Exhibit Trail for just $10 and spend the day getting nearer to nature!

NHEC members get in FREE! Just show your electric bill at check-in.

Pre-registration is required, so buy your tickets and start planning your New Hampshire Day at nhnature.org/event/new-hampshire-day/!

New Hampshire Day is made possible by our generous sponsors: New Hampshire Electric Cooperative, Dead River Company, and Path Vacations!

Stop by Straws+ coffee smoothies plus gluten-free in our Picnic Area for waffles, smoothies, coffee and more!

10/25/2026

It’s Bat Appreciation Week!

Have you met Piper, our ambassador Big Brown Bat?

Come learn more about Piper and our other amazing ambassador animals during our Up Close to Animals presentations on Saturdays and Sundays at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.!

Visit nhnature.org to plan your visit!

10/24/2026

The Howling Coyote Gift Shop is wrapping up the season with a BIG SALE!

If you spend $50 or more, receive 25% off your purchase!

If you spend $100 or more, receive 50% off your purchase!

Buy One, Get One Free on Sweetz Candy!

$2 for all drinks and ice cream!

All sales exclude artist consignment items and are subject to while supplies last.

For more information on the Howling Coyote Gift Shop, visit nhnature.org/visit/shop/!

10/23/2026

$10 ADMISSION FOR NEW HAMPSHIRE RESIDENTS IS COMING SOON!

New Hampshire Day on Sunday, November 1! New Hampshire residents can explore the Live Animal Exhibit Trail for just $10 and spend the day getting nearer to nature!

NHEC members get in FREE! Just show your electric bill at check-in.

Pre-registration is required, so buy your tickets and start planning your New Hampshire Day at nhnature.org/event/new-hampshire-day/!

New Hampshire Day is made possible by our generous sponsors: New Hampshire Electric Cooperative, Dead River Company, and Path Vacations!

Stop by the Picnic Area to check out Straws+ coffee smoothies plus gluten-free!

10/22/2026

Our amazing volunteers are hard at work gutting and carving pumpkins in preparation for Howl-O-Ween this Saturday, October 24!

Join us for a day of Halloween fun, including pumpkin-themed animal enrichment, Up Close to Animals presentations, crafts, face painting, and more!

Howl-O-Ween is generously sponsored by Service Credit Union, The Lake Life Realty Team- Brie Stephens - Compass, and Tootsie Roll.

A special thank you to Longview Farm, LLC for donating the pumpkins for our animals to enjoy!

Make sure to stop by Straws+ coffee smoothies plus gluten-free in the picnic area for delicious treats!

Learn more about Howl-O-Ween and purchase tickets at nhnature.org/event/howl-o-ween/

10/21/2026

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center has officially welcomed our TWO MILLIONTH visitor to the Live Animal Exhibit Trail!

We were so excited to celebrate this incredible milestone and surprise a lucky family with a lifetime membership to the Science Center and two Guided Squam Lake Cruise tickets!

As we celebrate our 60th anniversary, we are grateful to all the visitors who have joined us over the years to experience joy, connection, and wonder in New Hampshire's natural world!

Don't miss your chance to visit before our season ends on November 1! Purchase your tickets at nhnature.org!

10/20/2026

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is home to over 30 ambassador animals who help us inspire joy, connection, and wonder for the natural world.

The Science Center wouldn't be possible without the generosity of supporters like you! Your donation to the Nearer to Nature Annual Fund provides crucial support for the care of our ambassador animals and educational programs that inspire wildlife and habitat conservation.

Help us continue bringing people Nearer to Nature by making a gift to the Nearer to Nature Annual Fund today! To learn more about our mission and make a donation, visit https://nhnature.org/donate/.

10/19/2026

Love Fall. Love Squam.

Fall colors give us another reason to appreciate Squam’s forests, waters, and wildlife, and the work that helps protect them.

At the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, we help people understand the natural world and inspire them to care for it. We’re proud to be part of Love Squam, bringing together those who love Squam and those who protect it.

Love Squam supports the conservation and education work of the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Squam Lakes Association, and Squam Lakes Conservation Society.

Discover the work and how you can help at LoveSquam.org.

Address

23 Science Center Road
Holderness, NH
03245

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 5pm
Thursday	9:30am - 5pm
Friday	9:30am - 5pm
Saturday	9:30am - 5pm
Sunday	9:30am - 5pm

Website

http://www.nhnature.org/

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