The live animal exhibit trail and all hiking trails are OPEN every day! Squam Lake Cruises run daily.
  • Naturalist during animal program at Family Picnic.

    2024 Family Picnic

    Join us for this family-friendly event!
    Saturday, July 20, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

    Tickets and Information

  • Allosaurus

    Dinosaurs Return

    Opens July 1

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  • Boy wearing baseball cap and coyote looking at eachother through glass

    Trails are OPEN!

    Calendar of Events

  • Fall foliage on Squam Lake

    Squam Lake Cruises

    Public guided cruises run daily. Advance reservations required.

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  • Children working at Kirkwood Gardens.

    Summer Guided Discoveries

    Limited spaces still available.

    Info and Registration

  • Black and yellow swallowtail butterfly on lilac

    Kirkwood Gardens

    Open daily.

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  • View of Squam Lake crom the summit of Mount Fayal

    Hiking Trails

    Enjoy getting Nearer to Nature on a hike through fields, forests, and wetlands.

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Visit and Explore

Open meadows, mature forests, and marsh boardwalks connect interactive natural exhibits where native animals reside: black bear, mountain lion, raptors, river otter, bobcat, and more.

Plan approximately two-and-a-half hours to walk the exhibit trail. Trails are open May 1 through November 1, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (last trail admission at 3:30 p.m.)

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Education Programs

Blue Heron School
School Programs
Summer Guided Discoveries
Live Animal Outreaches

Enjoy Cruises on Squam Lake

The 2021 cruise season begins in mid-May. Check back for updates and tickets.

Discover Squam
Discover Squam Cruise on Squam Lake
Bald Eagle Adventure
Bald Eagle in nest on Squam Lake
Loon Cruise
Loon with Chick
Cruise with a Naturalist
Viewing wildlife through binoculars on a Squam Lake Cruise
Private Charters
View of Mt Chocorua from Squam Lake
Group Tours
View from Squam Channel entering Squam Lake

Read More About Squam Lake Cruises


 

What People Are Saying



rob settimo
, 07/14/24


Rod Weaver
, 07/10/24


Michelle Richardson
, 07/09/24

I took my almost 5 years old grandson to Squam Lakes Science Center while in New Hampshire visiting family. It was a bit pricey, but knowing the money helps take care of all the rescued wildlife makes it easier to bear the cost. We learned a lot about the different animals at the center and thoroughly enjoyed our time there.


Sergei Gourski
, 07/06/24

Easy to spend 4+hrs with kids here!

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