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Mariposa Museum of World Cultures - Peterborough, NH

Mariposa Museum of World Cultures

26 Main Street
Peterborough, NH 03458
Ph: 603-924-4555

Housed in a restored Baptist church building in downtown Peterborough. The hands-on educational musuem has a three-tiered gallery that houses a core collection of international folk toys, folk art, instruments, costumes and interactive exhibits. Also offers a resource library, workshop area, museum shop, and performance space for multi-cultural dance, music, puppetry, and storytelling.

Outdoors you'll find a zen garden, a walkway of peace, a butterfly mosaic and outdoor sculptures. Inside, the museum houses several exhibits and offers many programs and workshops to educate the public about worldwide cultures.

Website: www.mariposamuseum.org
Email: info@mariposamuseum.org




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