An unusual Collection

Dr Henry Forrest Libby grew up in Tuftonboro, and became a collector in his adult life.  In 1912 he built a home for his collection, The Libby Museum of Natural History. Starting with butterflies and moths, the amateur naturalist built a private collection of hundreds of items. Other collections followed, including Abenaki relics, skeleton, birds, and early-American home implements.
Come see, and enjoy our museum, our scavenger hunts and our nature trail (with hidden bears).

Natural History

  • Wildlife: birds and mammals
  • The Abenanki Collection
  • Live Animal shows (every Wednesday during the summer)
  • Touching corners of furs and fossils
  • Inuit and Tupilak carvings

Local History

  • Real moose, bobcat, polar bear and birds
  • Governor Wentworth Mansion relics
  • Rare coins
  • Maps

One-of-a-kind

  • An Indian dug-out canoe from Rust Pond
  • A mummy's hand
  • Replica steamboat, "The West Wind"
  • Antique fans
  • Skeletons
  • Birds

​Enjoy our location

  • Picnic in the Pavillion or by the Lake
  • Come by boat or car
  • Have your non-profit meeting here (June-Sept)