Squam Lakes Natural Science Center

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center 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.

06/15/2026

Join us on June 24 from 4:00 to 7:00pm for a special Members-Only Summer Solstice Celebration!

Enjoy an exclusive evening of after-hours access to the Live Animal Exhibit Trail! We'll have light refreshments and snacks available, plus members can enjoy 20% off purchases in the Howling Coyote Gift Shop.

Free to attend for current members. Not a member yet? There's still time to join and be part of the celebration! No advance registration required!

06/14/2026

There's still time to support Squam Lakes Natural Science Center through our charitable gaming partnership at Revo Casino and Social House in Conway, running now through June 19!

Enjoy games, entertainment, and the limited-time $5 lunch special while helping make a difference. Proceeds support hands-on science education, wildlife conservation, and outreach programs that connect people of all ages with New Hampshire's natural world!

Last year, this partnership raised more than $22,000 for the Science Center. Help us reach our goal of $25,000 this year as we celebrate our 60th anniversary season!

We are deeply grateful to everyone who supported Squam Lakes Natural Science Center during NH Gives, New Hampshire's sta...
06/13/2026

We are deeply grateful to everyone who supported Squam Lakes Natural Science Center during NH Gives, New Hampshire's statewide day of giving. As we celebrate our 60th anniversary, your generosity helps us continue our mission of connecting people to New Hampshire's natural world!

Whether you made a donation, shared our campaign, or encouraged others to give, thank you for being part of this incredible community.

06/12/2026

Happy National Cougar Day!

Did you know Mountain Lions are known by more than 40 different names in English alone? Depending on where you are, you might hear them called Cougars, Pumas, Panthers, Catamounts, or Mountain Lions, but they're all the same remarkable species.

Today we're celebrating our resident Mountain Lions, Washington and Olympia, and the important role these powerful predators play in maintaining healthy ecosystems. Stop by and say hello to these incredible animals on your next visit!

We had a beautiful day celebrating the Blue Heron School Class of 2026 with friends, family, and Blue Heron alumni, incl...
06/11/2026

We had a beautiful day celebrating the Blue Heron School Class of 2026 with friends, family, and Blue Heron alumni, including Sophie Kelsey, who graduated high school this year. A proud Blue Heron alumna, Sophie will be studying culinary arts at Johnson & Wales University this fall.

As part of the kindergarten graduation ceremony, students take a symbolic walk "around the sun" while holding the Earth globe. Each trip around the sun represents a year of growth and learning, as their teacher shares stories of their time at BHS.

This year's ceremony was especially meaningful as we also celebrated Co-Director Jordy Gianforte. After 11 years of inspiring young learners and helping shape the Blue Heron School community, Jordy is off to her next big adventure. Thank you, Jordy, and best wishes on your journey ahead!

Congratulations to our graduates! We can't wait to see where your next adventures take you!

06/10/2026

Help us beat last year's donation amount of $22k from June 10-19! Visit Revo Casino and Social House in Conway for games and fun! Check out the limited time only $5 lunch special!

Proceeds will help Squam Lakes Natural Science Center bring inspiring, hands-on science learning to students and families across New Hampshire. Your support makes a difference for our educational outreach and for wildlife!

Help us reach 25k this year!

🦋Ready to put your butterfly identification skills to the test? 🦋Join Heidi Holman, NH Fish and Game Wildlife Diversity ...
06/09/2026

🦋Ready to put your butterfly identification skills to the test? 🦋

Join Heidi Holman, NH Fish and Game Wildlife Diversity Biologist, for a hands-on field day exploring fields and forests in search of crescents, blues, sulphurs, and other native butterflies. Learn how to identify species by their field marks, flight patterns, and behaviors.

Whether you're new to butterfly watching or looking to sharpen your skills ahead of the Squam Lakes Region Butterfly Count on July 8, this field day is a great opportunity to learn from an expert!

Participation is free, but advance registration is required at nhnature.org

Check out our Summer Lecture Series: Rooted in Research: Decades of Forest Discovery!As part of our 60th Anniversary cel...
06/08/2026

Check out our Summer Lecture Series: Rooted in Research: Decades of Forest Discovery!

As part of our 60th Anniversary celebration, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is partnering with the Hubbard Brook Research Foundation to bring free lectures highlighting decades of environmental research and education.

This series features scientists from the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest in North Woodstock, NH, sharing their work on topics including invasive species, stream ecology, bat diversity, climate change, forest history, ice storms, and scientific illustration!

Admission is free, but advance registration is required. Learn more or sign up at nhnature.org!

NH Gives starts on Tuesday!Beginning at 5:00 PM on June 9, join us for this statewide day of giving and help support wil...
06/07/2026

NH Gives starts on Tuesday!
Beginning at 5:00 PM on June 9, join us for this statewide day of giving and help support wildlife and environmental education at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center.
Thank you to a generous $5,000 matching gift from Frank and Liz Stevens, your donation will go twice as far!
Learn more and donate during NH Gives: https://www.nhgives.org/

06/06/2026

Happy National Black Bear Day!
Come say hello to our Black Bear, Randolph, and learn more about black bears when you visit the Science Center!

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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

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