Cultural landmarks include the historic Palace Theatre; the Currier Museum of Art; the New Hampshire Institute of Art; the Franco-American Center; the Manchester Historic Association Millyard Museum; the Massabesic Audubon Center; the
Amoskeag Fishways Learning and Visitors Center; the Lawrence L. Lee Scouting Museum and Max I. Silber Library; and the
SEE Science Center. Valley Cemetery, since 1841 the resting place of numerous prominent citizens, is an early example of a garden-style burial ground. The SNHU Arena is a civic center that hosts a variety of events, from professional minor-league sports such as hockey and arena football
to concerts with major recording artists and comedians, national touring theatrical productions, family-oriented shows,
and fairs. It opened in November 2001 and seats more than 10,000 patrons. The John F. Kennedy Memorial Coliseum is another, smaller venue located in downtown Manchester with a capacity of approximately 3,000 seats. It was completed
in 1963, serves as home ice for the Manchester Central and Memorial High School hockey teams, and is home to the Southern
New Hampshire Skating Club.
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