Museums of MDI In these 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 abbemuseum.org of Maine and the history of the 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 George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History College of the Atlantic, Bar Harbor The museum features dioramas of coastal Maine wildlife and a tide pool tank that houses a variety of live sea stars, hermit crabs, snails and other marine creatures. Visitors of all ages can touch, smell, listen and create while learning about the natural history of Maine. (207) 288-5395 coa.edu/nhm 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 Society Islesford Dedicated to researching and publishing the history of the Cranberry Isles. (207) 244-7893 cranberryisles.com/little/histsoc.html 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
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