Museums
No need to fear a foul-weather day; Rockland is the home to world-class museums. From traditional to modern fine art, classic cars and antique planes, to depictions of Maine’s rich maritime history, and entertaining children, there is something to fascinate and inform everyone.
(207) 596-6457
352 Main St.
Rockland
The New Wyeth Center opened on June 21, 1998. American art. Its distinguished collection of over 5000 works spans three centuries. There are significant artworks by 19th. century landscape and marine artists N.C., Andrew, and Jamie Wyeth. There are works by Hopper, Nevelson, Indiana, Bellows, and numerous contemporary artists.
Olson House (207) 596-6457
Hathorn Point Road
Cushing
A "significant place" for those interested in the art of Andrew Wyeth. See "Cristina's World", 1948, painted by Andrew Wyeth.
General Henry Knox Museum
Montpelier
207-354-8062
Rt. 1
Thomaston, 04861
General Henry Knox Museum houses artifacts of the Knox family including furniture, portraits, silver, porcelain, ledgers, Revolutionary War mementos and the largest collection of 18th century furniture by Benjamin Frothingham. These items are displayed in the reconstruction of what was once called "the most beautiful house in Maine; perhaps the most beautiful house in all of New England." Almost all of the 22 rooms of the museum are open to the public.
The Owls Head Transportation Museum
(207) 594-4418
Rt. 73
Owls Head
One of the worlds finest collections of pioneer automobiles, aircraft, engines, motorcycles, bicycles and carriages. I have personally seen a "Stealth Bomber", and a Harrier, not to mention countless other exotic and strange vehicles and engines over the years. Every two weeks there is a theme show highlighting one form of transportation or another. All shows usually include an air show!
(207) 548-2529
Church Street
Searsport
The Penobscot Marine Museum is a seafaring village of nine historic buildings with special exhibitions and an excellent collection of marine paintings.
Housed in an old brick schoolhouse, the museum features exhibits on the Friendship Sloop.
This red brick farmhouse full of artifacts sits at the end of Knox Street, which was originally the driveway to the Knox estate.
Marshall Point Lighthouse Museum
(207) 372-6450
Marshall Point Road
Port Clyde
Located in the lighthouse is a display of memorabilia from the town of St. George and its lighthouses.
Matthews Museum of Maine Heritage
Union Fairgrounds
Union
Displays on coopering, cobbling, farm tools and equipment, and antique dolls. Housed in an early 19th century one-room schoolhouse.
The Conway House
U.S. Route 1 and Conway Road
Camden
House, Barn, Smithy, Maple Sugar House & Museum. One of the earliest houses in the region. Built about 1770.