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Wright Museum, Wolfeboro, NH
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Wright Museum

A nonprofit museum in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, focused on World War II-era Americans and their lasting legacy.

77 Center Street, PO Box 1212, Wolfeboro, NH 03894 · Wolfeboro, NH

About Wright Museum

The Wright Museum is a nonprofit educational institution in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. It honors the people of the World War II era and the lasting effects of their work. Visitors can explore rotating exhibits, a vehicle collection with tanks and jeeps, home front displays of everyday objects, and outdoor exhibits such as a light tank and a remembrance garden. The museum is self-guided, though staff and docents are available to answer questions. Most visitors spend about 1.5 to 2 hours touring. Special exhibits appear each summer.

  • #military history
  • #World War II
  • #history museum
  • #family-friendly
  • #vehicles

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