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Scouting Museum and Library

12 Reviews

#14 of 35 things to do in Manchester

Speciality Museums, Museums

40 Bodwell Rd, Now located on Camp Carpenter grounds, Manchester, NH 03109-5048

+1 603-669-8919

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“Couldn't be better”

If you or anyone in your family has any experience with the BSA, you must stop by to check this... read more

Reviewed 28 July 2016

Jeff M

Monroe, New York

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“Great for me”

I'm a scout and it was very informative to me. I love all scouty things and thus didn't disappoint... read more

Reviewed 21 May 2016

fishmatt006

Ashton in Makerfield, United Kingdom

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28 Jul 2016

“Couldn't be better”

21 May 2016

“Great for me”

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40 Bodwell Rd, Now located on Camp Carpenter grounds, Manchester, NH 03109-5048

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Jeff M

Monroe, New York

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Reviewed 28 July 2016 via mobile

Couldn't be better

If you or anyone in your family has any experience with the BSA, you must stop by to check this out. Great collection including uniforms, handbooks, gear and lots and lots of patched. A number of items that are from Baden-Powell himself as well as...More

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fishmatt006

Ashton in Makerfield, United Kingdom

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Reviewed 21 May 2016 via mobile

Great for me

I'm a scout and it was very informative to me. I love all scouty things and thus didn't disappoint. It's a must do day out for a group of scouts. I can't wait to go to group and tell them about my scouting adventure. I...More

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Kate M

Manchester, New Hampshire

177

Reviewed 25 April 2016

A must for all scouts

An excellent spot for any scout. There is a clever quiz that leads the visitor through the exhibits. The guide was himself a fromer Eagle Scout and was truly able to draw on his owm experiences. One leaves with a great pride in the Scouting...More

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Paul G

Munsonville, New Hampshhire

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Reviewed 11 March 2016

Excellent display of scout paraphernalia

The new building location allowed a lot more items to be displayed. There was a lot of New England specific items. The scouting library has a totally amazing collection of literature.

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ffrc07

Sicklerville, New Jersey

257

Reviewed 17 October 2015

A must see for any Boy Scout

I came across this place on TA and decided my trip would be a waste if I didn't go and visit. The door was locked when I arrived, but the director of the museum answered when I knocked. Introducing myself as an Eagle Scout and...More

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112bal

Sharon, Massachusetts

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Reviewed 18 August 2014

Anyone who is or was a Boy Scout will love this place.

Founded about 30 years ago by a couple of well known NH scouters; Max Silber and Lawrence Lee, this place is a scouting mecca. Their display covers all aspects of the Boy Scout movement from its' founder Lord Baden-Powell in 1910 to the program as...More

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RoadTripMamma

Greenfield, MA

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Reviewed 3 August 2014

Don't miss this! Wonderful history.

Even my scouts were pleasantly surprised by this gem. We were treated to a great history of scouting via large display of scouting artifacts, including many that trace directly to Baden-Powell. Commentary provided as needed by a knowledgeable director with good humor and an understand...More

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Rhonda T

Albemarle, North Carolina

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Reviewed 31 July 2014

Best Scouting Museum!

This was the most scouting materials I have ever seen in one place. The displays were very well done, well kept and this was definitely worth the trip!!!

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Katie0918

Derry, New Hampshire

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Reviewed 15 April 2013

NH Scouting Gem

If you are interested in Scouting at all, this is a great place to check out! They have a lot of historical items (ranging from uniforms to books to camping supplies etc).

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Bernice D

Manchester, New Hampshire

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Reviewed 13 December 2012

Scouting Museum review

There are a lot of interesting artaffacts from the begining of scouting till now. You will learn a lot about how scouting came into being.and how they learned to survive in the wilderness.

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