Wright Museum of World War II

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Wright Museum of World War II Open seasonally from May 1 - Oct 31
In season: Open 7 days a week, including holidays
Mon-Sat 10-4pm, Sundays 12-4pm
77 Center St, Wolfeboro, NH

The Wright Museum's purpose is to educate, entertain and inspire visitors with the story of WWII-era Americans often called "the greatest generation". Enjoy our exhibits and displays that include a "Time Tunnel" where you stroll through the America home front during the years 1939-1945; visit our Military Gallery which is filled with fully-operational military vehicles. Experience the Past and be Inspired by a Nation United, 1939-1945

I spy . . .We’re playing a game of I Spy throughout the Museum! Then, at the end of the month, you can test your knowled...
10/15/2026

I spy . . .

We’re playing a game of I Spy throughout the Museum! Then, at the end of the month, you can test your knowledge by taking our trivia quiz!

Get a head start by trying to identify this item.

Happy 251st birthday to the U.S. Navy! Celebrate by reading our blog post on the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard: https://ow.l...
10/13/2026

Happy 251st birthday to the U.S. Navy!

Celebrate by reading our blog post on the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard: https://ow.ly/O34G50ZR2KR

With only a few weeks left to catch our 2026 season exhibits, come see us before they’re gone for good!“From Sails to At...
10/09/2026

With only a few weeks left to catch our 2026 season exhibits, come see us before they’re gone for good!

“From Sails to Atoms: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard” and “Always Vigilant: Civil Air Patrol from WWII through Today” are can’t-miss slivers of history.

Learn more here: https://ow.ly/jIp350ZR2Iz

We are delighted to have hosted multiple sold-out lectures this year.We’re already working on next year’s lineup, so sta...
10/05/2026

We are delighted to have hosted multiple sold-out lectures this year.

We’re already working on next year’s lineup, so stay tuned!

Can you believe the 2026 season has flown by?From world-class exhibits to sold-out lectures, this season has been one fo...
10/02/2026

Can you believe the 2026 season has flown by?

From world-class exhibits to sold-out lectures, this season has been one for the books.

We are so grateful to each person who supported us this year, and we’re excited to welcome many more folks through the end of the month!

Test your knowledge and take our quiz on the magic of victory gardens! We have one at the Wright Museum! Do you know how...
09/30/2026

Test your knowledge and take our quiz on the magic of victory gardens! We have one at the Wright Museum! Do you know how important they were to the home front during World War II?

Take the quiz here: https://ow.ly/1T5h50ZCrcx

OTD in History: September 28, 1941This date marked the final day of the 1941 MLB regular season. Boston Red Sox star Ted...
09/28/2026

OTD in History: September 28, 1941

This date marked the final day of the 1941 MLB regular season. Boston Red Sox star Ted Williams entered the day with a .3995 batting average. Facing a doubleheader, Williams could have sat the games out and preserved his average, which would be rounded to .400. But not one to leave any doubt, Ted chose to play in both games, going 6-8 at the plate and finishing the season with a .406 average. To this day, nobody else has finished a full MLB regular season with .400 batting average.

Just a few months later, the attack on Pearl Harbor would draw the United States into World War II. While President Roosevelt gave the "green light" for baseball to continue in 1942, many of the top MLB stars ultimately interrupted their careers to enlist in the military, Ted Williams included. Pictured here is a baseball card from the museum's collection showing Williams training to be a naval aviator in 1942. Williams joined the Navy reserves in May of 1942, entered active duty in 1943 and was ultimately commissioned as a 2nd Lt. naval aviator in the Marine Corps in May, 1944.

Behind every service member's story is a family forever changed. On Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, we remember tho...
09/27/2026

Behind every service member's story is a family forever changed.

On Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice and honor the mothers and families who continue to carry their memory. Their stories, and their sacrifices, remain an enduring part of our nation's history.

Address

77 Center Street
Wolfeboro, NH
03894

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

(603) 569-1212

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