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.
Explore the Museum
Open Hours
May 26 to October 10, 2026
The Ice House doors are open on Tuesdays & Thursdays (9 AM to 4 PM) and Saturdays (9 AM to 2 PM) from May 26 to October 10, 2026.
Admission is free.
Special Events
CELEBRATE 20+ YEARS OF PRESERVING LOCAL TREASURES AT THE ICE HOUSE!
JOIN US for Opening Day on Tuesday, May 26, 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 13 | Jul 11 | Aug 15 | Sep 12 | Oct 10
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.
Saturday
July 25
9 AM to 1 PM
One-Lunger Day
We’ll be pulling out some of our one-lunger engines to get them running. We'll also have some antique tractors running around the Ice House, so bring your expertise and your engines and join our “mutual admiration society”! It’s always fun and there’s much to be learned from each other.
Saturday
Sep 12
9 AM to 1 PM
Fords & Folgers
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.
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