Museums of MDI While everything seems to be opening up so much more than last year, we still face somewhat uncertain times. Please call ahead and/or check the websites to find out hours of operation. Thank you for your understanding! Abbe Museum Mt. Desert St., Bar Harbor The museum celebrates Maine’s Native American heritage. A permanent exhibition, Wabanaki: People of the Dawn, as well as changing exhibitions and educational programs. (207) 288-3519 abbemuseum.org Abbe Museum at Sieur de Monts Springs Located in Acadia National Park off Rt. 3 A visit to the original Abbe Museum is a step back in time. Featuring exhibits on the archeology of Maine and the history of the abbemuseum.org museum. (207) 288-3519 Bar Harbor Historical Society 127 West Street., Bar Harbor The Society holds an outstanding collection extending from Bar Harbor’s 1796 Incorporation through the Gilded Era to the present. (207) 288-0000 or (207) 288-3807 barharborhistorical.org Frenchboro Historical Society Long Island Old tools, furniture, household goods and local memorabilia are on exhibit in the Museum. Programs and other special events are offered. Library and craft shop. (207) 334-2924 frenchboro.lib.me.us Great Cranberry Island Historical Museum Great Cranberry Island Museum, gardens, public trail, historic tiny cabin and cafe are open every day, 10-4, call ahead. A different display every year, plus Rachel Field’s Hitty. (207) 244-7800 gcihs.org The Great Harbor Maritime Museum Located in the Old Firehouse, Northeast Harbor The museum explores and celebrates local maritime history and promotes educational activities on the ocean. (207) 276-5262 greatharbormaritimemuseum.org Islesford Historical Museum Little Cranberry Island The museum’s exhibits explore life in the Town of Cranberry Isles during the 19th century when schooners were the mode of transportation and oceans were the highways. (207) 288-8729 nps.gov/planyourvisit/islesfordhistoricalmuseum Islesford Historical Society Islesford Dedicated to researching and publishing the history of the Cranberry Isles. (207) 244-7893
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The Maine Granite Industry Historical Society 62 Beech Hill Cross Rd., Mount Desert The largest collection of tools, photos, granite and books concerning an industry which built our nation’s historic buildings, bridges and fortifications all over the United States. (207) 244-0175 mainegraniteindustry.org MDI Historical Society’s Old School House & Museum Rt. 198, Mount Desert - Closed for the season The museum offers people of all ages an opportunity to step back in time. Exhibits throughout the year focus on themes in MDI’s history. Tues-Fri 10-4; Sat 1-4. (207) 276-9323 mdihistory.org NEH Library Archives Official repository for records of the Town of Mount Desert. (207) 276-3333 Otter Creek Historical Society & Museum Historical information pertaining to Otter Creek.
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