Mariposa Museum & World Culture Center

Mariposa Museum & World Culture Center We create learning experiences for people of all ages to discover, explore, and make a world of difference! Wed-Sat 11 am-5 pm. Sun 12-4 pm

We are hosting 140 3rd graders this week! Their school trip experience is focused on our educational program “Children a...
05/07/2026

We are hosting 140 3rd graders this week! Their school trip experience is focused on our educational program “Children across cultures” and creating their own colorful baskets. It’s been fun learning for all!

Please join us on Friday May 15th and Saturday May 16th at 7 pm for “Yearning to Breathe Free”. An evening of play readi...
05/07/2026

Please join us on Friday May 15th and Saturday May 16th at 7 pm for “Yearning to Breathe Free”. An evening of play readings, poetry and discussion about our complex relationships with immigration with and Georgia McGill.
Free event. Please register at the link in bio. Donations welcome.

PIAF to Consider Global Effects of Iran WarThe Peterborough International Affairs Forum will devote its May 7 meeting to...
05/05/2026

PIAF to Consider Global Effects of Iran War

The Peterborough International Affairs Forum will devote its May 7 meeting to “The Iran War: Stress Tests for the World.” The conflict began on Feb. 28 when Israel and the United States launched major strikes on Iranian military and political installations.
Moderators will be Dan Gros and Tony Pascale of Peterborough and Jay Schechter of Dublin..
“Given the fluid nature of events in the region, it’s unclear how or when the war may end,” Schechter said. “We will discuss the global implications as the war continues.”
Schechter is a native of New Jersey with a degree in political science from Montclair State College. Formerly the owner of a manufacturer’s representative company in the plumbing and heating industry, he’s had a lifelong interest in politics, history, and foreign affairs.
Grosz has a degree in political science from Boston University and a master’s degree in law and diplomacy from the Fletcher School at Tufts University. His career included merchant banking, management consulting, corporate information technology and the presidency of a software development company. He lived and worked in Hong Kong for 10 years. His interests include Middle East politics and American national security strategy.
Pascale spent more than 40 years in international manufacturing management before retiring to Peterborough.
The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the Mariposa Museum and World Culture Center, 26 Main St., Peterborough. Admission is by donation.
Meetings of the PIAF will lapse June-August and resume on Sept. 3.

We will be closed on Sunday May 3rd for a private event.Remember we are available for weddings, bridal showers, birthday...
05/02/2026

We will be closed on Sunday May 3rd for a private event.

Remember we are available for weddings, bridal showers, birthdays (kids or adults!), professional gatherings and more! Just write to [email protected] for more information.

Dear visitors: On Saturday April 25th our opening hours will be 12m-5 pm.See you then! 🏛️🎏🪆🪅🖼️🪇🪘
04/24/2026

Dear visitors: On Saturday April 25th our opening hours will be 12m-5 pm.
See you then! 🏛️🎏🪆🪅🖼️🪇🪘

Mariposa Museum is the perfect place to bring your little ones during spring break! Remember we have interesting exhibit...
04/23/2026

Mariposa Museum is the perfect place to bring your little ones during spring break! Remember we have interesting exhibits and fun, interactive areas for all ages.
This young visitor today came to see ‘s sculptures, as she had seen his work in the .pbs show. Afterwards she really enjoyed our drum circle!

most of the fine craft South African objects in our current exhibit are on loan from collectors that live in our and...
04/19/2026

most of the fine craft South African objects in our current exhibit are on loan from collectors that live in our and are connected to that country in different and interesting ways?
We have carvings, fine pottery, wood turning bowls, pewter objects, many types of baskets (including telephone wire ones!), toys, batik and more on display.

We are open 12 to 4 pm today (and with perfect museum weather! 🌧️)
Thursdays to Saturdays we are open 11 am to 5 pm.

Look who’s coming back to the Mariposa and much sooner than expected!Save the date: 6/25! Tickets and more info coming s...
04/15/2026

Look who’s coming back to the Mariposa and much sooner than expected!
Save the date: 6/25! Tickets and more info coming soon! 🎵 🎫 🎤 🏛️

Our traveling summer library program is back! This year we bring you “Coconut Cleaners to Banana Leaf Art!”: a fun, hand...
04/13/2026

Our traveling summer library program is back! This year we bring you “Coconut Cleaners to Banana Leaf Art!”: a fun, hands-on, exploration for the whole family of artifacts from the Mariposa Museum and World Culture Center collection that relate to food grown all over the globe in different and interesting ways!

Tell your library to reach out to us at [email protected] for more information and bookings!

Have you visited our newly redesigned 3rd floor? Our children area has whimsical puppets, fun games, puzzles, books and ...
04/08/2026

Have you visited our newly redesigned 3rd floor?
Our children area has whimsical puppets, fun games, puzzles, books and so much more. There’s fun for every age!
Our music area features our collection of instruments from all around the world, and you can play most of them! We have all sorts of drums, xylophones, güiros, maracas, rain sticks and beyond.

Come on down and join us this week Thursday to Saturday 11 to 5 and Sunday 12 to 4!

Address

26 Main Street
Peterborough, NH
03458

Opening Hours

Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

(603) 924-4555

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