Welcome to the Mariposa Museum & World Culture Center
Peterborough, NH & Oak Bluffs, MA
The museum will be closed Thursday 11/21 to deinstall the shadow puppet exhibit.
Peterborough, NH Location
26 Main St, Peterborough, NH
Open Wednesday - Sunday 11 AM to 5 PM
Closed Thursday 11/21
Current Exhibits: Tradition and Revolution in Indian Shadow Puppetry (Ends 11/20)
In collaboration with the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at UConn, the Mariposa is proud to present an exhibit curated by Rahul Koonathara celebrating the spectacular South Indian shadow puppet traditions of Tolu, Bommalatta, and Tholpavakoothu.
Now- December 31st: On exhibit Sherlock Holmes-related games and puzzles from collector David Beffa-Negrini. The Mariposa exhibit represents a portion of his games and puzzles collection. Learn More Here.
Upcoming Exhibits: Bedtime Stitches by Salley Mavor April- July 2025 This exhibition of original bas-relief embroidered illustrations. Learn More Here.
Upcoming Programs: Windborne Returns November 23rd, 7:30 PM Learn More Here. Stories From Both Sides: The Mexico/Arizona Border November 24th, 4 PM. Learn More Here. Women of the World (WOW) Meeting November 27th, 4:30 PM Learn More Here.
Oak Bluffs, MA Location
57 Circuit Ave, Oak Bluffs, MA
Closed For The Season
Current Exhibit: We are closed for the season!
Exclusively from the Mariposa Museum: Ashley Bryan's Block Prints of Black American Spirituals
“ I believe history will remember Ashley Bryan as one of the most important humanitarians of our time.”
— Mary Laury, Schoodic Arts for All
In two locations -- Oak Bluffs, MA and Peterborough, NH -- the Mariposa Museum and World Culture Center fosters peace, equity, and human understanding through exhibits and programs that engage the senses, mind, and heart.
In Oak Bluffs on Martha's Vineyard, the Mariposa explores American history and experience through a diverse lens and the creativity of artists, scholars, storytellers, and others who cherish Oak Bluffs' welcoming spirit.
In our flagship space in Peterborough, NH, the Mariposa has for 20 years explored the rich diversity of the world's cultures as well as dynamics of cultures in motion and multiculturalism in the U.S.
Our Gift Shop is Growing
Check out the prints now available from Ashley Bryan! Museum memberships and event tickets are also available for purchase online.
