Welcome to the
Ice House Museum

91 Pleasant Street  •  New London, NH

Come and explore Bill Kidder's special collection of automobiles and Americana. The Ice House Museum offers a memorable, hands-on experience for visitors of all ages.

Antique Ford cars, children's ride-on toys, steam whistles, padlocks, washing machines, auto parts, horse-drawn carriages, a town jail, blacksmith shop and tinsmith shops, and the list goes on... We hope you will visit often to see it all.

Model T parked by Ice House sign.

Explore the Museum

Open Hours

May 27 to October 11, 2025

The Ice House doors are open on Tuesdays & Thursdays (9 AM to 4 PM) and Saturdays (9 AM to 2 PM) from May 27 to October 11, 2025.

Admission is free.

Special Events

CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF PRESERVING LOCAL TREASURES AT THE ICE HOUSE!

JOIN US for Opening Day on Tuesday, May 27, and mark your calendar for these other special events during the season... all on site and open to the public.

Cars & Coffee

Saturday mornings
Jun 14 | Jul 12 | Aug 9 | Sep 13 | Oct 11 
starting at 9 AM

Attention all car (and coffee) enthusiasts... 

Bring your favorite vehicle, old or new. All are welcome. Enjoy car camaraderie and explore the museum's collections.

A suggested donation of $10 supports the Ice House Museum.

Thursday
June 26
7 PM

Cracker Barrel

Join us for a casual cracker barrel talk featuring memories of New London businesses through the years. Our topic is "New London Businesses No Longer With Us." Come and listen, or come and flex your memory as you stroll down Main Street and recall the businesses that brought New London to life!  Free of charge.

Saturday
July 19
9 AM to 1 PM

Old Ford Day

Bring your own antique vehicle and try your skills on the balance beam,
or just come to see those on display, trade tales with the owners, learn
more about how these great cars work by watching or joining in some
kind of tinkering project, or simply enjoy a ride around the block.
Great event for kids (old and young alike)!  Free of charge.

Saturday
August 16
At dusk

Movie Night

Bring your blankets and chairs and settle in for an evening of family fun watching an old movie (Title TBA).
We’ll supply the popcorn!

Contact us

The Ice House Museum is located at 91 Pleasant Street in New London, NH. Our mailing address is:

WFK Ice House Foundation
P.O. Box 299
New London, NH 03257

 

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