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Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
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Squam Lakes Natural Science Center

23 Science Center Road, Holderness, NH 03245
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About

The Squam Lakes Natural Science Center invites visitors to get nearer to nature through a two-mile exhibit trail winding through meadows, forests, and marsh boardwalk where native New England animals live in naturalistic habitats. Black bears, mountain lions, river otters, bobcats, and birds of prey are among the permanent residents, providing opportunities for close-range observation that would be impossible in the wild. Squam Lake cruises led by naturalists focus on bald eagles and loons on the lake made famous by the film 'On Golden Pond.' The center is open seasonally from May through early November.

Subject Areas

🐾 Animals & Wildlife🌿 Nature & Environment🔬 Science

Best For

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All Ages👨‍👩‍👧 Families🎒 Elementary (6–10)🧑 Tweens & Teens (11–17)

Hours of Operation

Mon9:30 AM5 PM
Tue9:30 AM5 PM
Wed9:30 AM5 PM
Thu9:30 AM5 PM
Fri9:30 AM5 PM
Sat9:30 AM5 PM
Sun9:30 AM5 PM

Open seasonally May 1 through early November only. Closed during winter months. Last admission at 3:30 PM.

Hours change seasonally — verify before visiting.

Admission

Paid admission

General admission required. NH residents receive discounted admission on NH Day (May 1). Member, youth, and group discounts available.

✓ Membership available

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ANCA Reciprocal Admissions

The Association of Nature Center Administrators offers a reciprocal admissions benefit allowing members of participating nature centers to receive free or discounted admission at other member centers across the country.

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