About
Our Mission
The Museum of the White Mountains engages the Plymouth State University community and the broader public in conversations about the cultural, artistic, and environmental legacies of the White Mountains and Lakes regions of New Hampshire. The museum explores the region’s past, present, and future through high-quality exhibitions, interdisciplinary educational programming, and stewardship of our collections.
Located at 34 Highland St. on the campus of Plymouth State University. Admission is always free. For hours, please click here.
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Facilities
The Museum of the White Mountains opened on February 23, 2013, and now curates and presents exhibitions year round in the Museum building (Main Upstairs Gallery , Lower Level Gallery, Open Lab Gallery), in Silver Center for the Arts Lobby Gallery, in Lamson Library, and online.
The MWM is wheelchair accessible, with ramp to the front door and an elevator for access to the lower level.
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MWM as Plymouth State University’s Teaching Museum
As part of Plymouth State University, the Museum collaborates with and serves PSU students, faculty, and staff to design exhibitions and activities that support a wide array of curriculum areas throughout the academic year.
White Mountain Themed Exhibitions
The longer running Summer exhibitions, with accompanying Speaker Series, and related activities are developed in partnership with outside co-curators, state-wide organizations, and our own MWM Advisory Council, and address White Mountain region historical, environmental, geographic, social, and artistic themes.
History of 34 Highland Street
Originally built in 1946, the brick building at 34 Highland Street was the home of the Plymouth United Methodist Church for many years. When the congregation built a new home on Fairgrounds Road, the former church was purchased by Plymouth State University and became part of the Plymouth State University campus in 2010.
