This is an excellent museum which highlights Bath's proud history of shipbuilding in Maine…read more Although the admission fee is high ($20 or $22), it helps to support the volunteers and activities of the museum. We only had 2 hours available, so we focused largely on the exhibits. The museum includes various buildings which highlight different aspect of shipbuilding from caulking, blacksmithing, and building skiffs (modern day boats used to travel on Maine's coastal waterways). We loved the exhibit on lobstering in Maine - with superb displays that showed why Maine's lobsters are prized worldwide (they have the best claw meat), and a colorful display of buoys and traps. Talking with volunteers about the art of woodcarving and building skiffs was very interesting. It was cool to see the flagpoles (representing the Wyoming schooner) and Bath Iron Works in the distance (a current shipyard for the U.S. Navy). Since we only had 2 hours available from 10am-12pm, we could not join the afternoon lighthouse cruises (which looked like fun). Overall, we enjoyed our visit to the Maine Maritime Museum! You'll learn a lot about Bath's proud history of shipbuilding and the tradition of lobstering in Maine.

The Maine Maritime Museum is not only an excellent museum for highlighting the area's substantial…read morecontribution to maritime history, but their events are always first class. I have done cruises, taken classes, and attended dinners here, and each experience was such a treat! I know that I will NEVER again watch fireworks from shore when it was so much better to watch them from the water. I highly recommend becoming a Museum member, not just for the event discounts, but just to have access to the beautiful grounds. I have whiled away more than one afternoon, watching the beautiful Kennebec River and all the wildlife from the grassy shore. This Museum is so much more than a museum; it's a celebration of Bath's relationship with the sea. If I could give this more than 5 stars, I would!

My dad is an alumni here so I just had to check the campus out while I was in the area. The museum…read moreis free and much larger than I had anticipated it to be. There were two levels and a multitude of rooms to appreciate the pieces of art up close and personal since there weren't many barriers establishing boundaries. This definitely added to the experience and I am curious how often they change out the pieces. Would come again and recommend others to check them out!

We visited this museum on a drizzly day while staying nearby at The Brunswick Hotel. The current…read moreexhibit was Mina Loy - strangeness is inevitable. The exhibit was well done and highly informative. We found the regular collections including the murals in the Walker Art Building, formerly the lobby, and wooden masks once worn by individuals in New Ireland, an island in Papua New Guinea, at funerals and other cultural events to be equally enjoyable. Employees were just setting up a pair of new exhibits on the day of our visit so we did not get the opportunity to explore the entire museum as we will on an upcoming visit. There is no admission fee though donations are gratefully accepted.

Fantastic spot for respite from the sun, and explore the expeditions, art, and culture of the…read morepeople living in the Arctic! Highly recommend!

First time to the new building. Exhibit is much smaller than in the old building and has as much…read moreart as historical exhibits. Apologized to our company from out of town who have been to the Arctic several times.

We spent a night in Boothbay and arrived earlier than we could check in, so brought our 3 kids to…read morethe aquarium. For the size of the aquarium, we were really pleased. It is just one room plus a second room with some activities. The staff was really knowledgeable and gave a great informational talk about lobsters. The touch tank was pretty cool and there were some cool interactive exhibits our kids enjoyed. The second room was a bit sparse but had some coloring activities that we enjoyed. Being right on the water, we took extra time to have lunch at a picnic table and enjoy the view.

Not an aquarium. I've seen more fish in my dentist's office…read more This was WAY better prior to its "renovation". There are 4 tanks of fish and a "touch tank." There is a "learning lab" with some shark things and crafts. This will entertain your kids (age 6 and under) for an hour at most. Not worth it for adults or anyone who has grown up on a coast. VERY small parking lot. Very disappointed

This is a wonderful gem in the Brunswick-Topsham region. The society owns the Joshua Chamberlain…read morehouse as well as the Skolfield Whittier house. The combined collection holds vast resources regarding Maine's Civil War hero as well as a comprehensive history of Brunswick and the surrounding area. Well worth a visit!!

From the owner: Organized in 1888, Pejepscot Historical Society is the fourth oldest historical society in Maine…read more We own three museums: the Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum (226 Maine Street), the Skolfield-Whittier House (at this property), and the PHS Museum and Research Center (at this property). The two house museums offer guided tours starting Memorial Day weekend and continuing through Columbus Day weekend (Skolfield) and Veterans Day weekend (Chamberlain). The PHS Museum and Research Center has rotating exhibits, and research archives, and is open 10AM-4PM, Tues-Sat from Memorial Day weekend through Columbus Day weekend, and 10AM-4PM, Wed-Fri during the rest of the year.

I've been meaning to stop by for a while now. Today was Customer Appreciation Day so I had no…read moreexcuse. I'm new to stained glass and have only completed three projects at this point. I absolutely love it though. This studio is beautiful. I came in through the downstairs so was able to see the work area - lots of people, creating lots of beautiful things. So many gorgeous, finished pieces hanging upstairs. Wow!! I picked up half a dozen pieces of glass - you know, the stuff I "needed" even though I hadn't realized it. Nice collection of everything stained glass. Even if I don't book seat time in the work area, I will most definitely be back for supplies.

The location was very cool and the people there were so helpful. We bought a beautiful piece and…read morethey packaged it for travel and held it until we came back through on our trip. Wonderful place and people.

The Cryptozoology Museum in Portland is a fun and very weird place to visit. It is full of neat…read moreexhibits about hidden animals like Bigfoot and the Yeti. The museum is small, but every single room is packed with strange models, footprints, and cool toys. It is a great stop if you like fun mysteries and want to see something totally different.

Was not sure what to expect but decided to give it a try. Enter a large building a pay a $10.00…read morecharge to view items. Cabinets filled with items. Some items had explanations, however most didn't. A large area covering big foot. Several big foot impressions were displayed along with a video.

Absolutely go out of your way to make this part of your visit to Brunswick. It's a very informative…read moretour and great to learn about Chamberlain's life. He was a celebrated Civil War general who went on to live a very full life as governor of Maine, professor and President of Bowdoin College, veteran and immigrant advocate, and an overall good man. I was really moved by the end of the tour. There is a small gift shop and the museum itself is in a great location right at the top of the Main Street. The staff were all extremely kind and interested and interesting. A fantastic tour.

This place was awesome. Would hit it again. End of day hardly anyone to fill up the tour so you…read moreget a nice personal tour. Our group only had 3 people in it. So much info on this Civil War general. Close to Boidin College to complete you Chamberlain experience. Inexpensive museum fee.

Great place to be for the art lovers as well as art novices like me. Good collection of paintings,…read moresculptures and photos which makes it really diverse and makes you travel across so many different eras. The descriptions to the items are well written and well conveys the story and the message behind the display. It spans four floors (it has elevator) but the third and fourth ones won't take that much time. There is a nice cafe underground which has snacks as well. Note that you aren't allowed to take food/beverages upstairs. There were a few displays around the cafe too. Staff was nice and friendly. Definitely recommended.

Whenever I travel, I like to take in a museum. Even though I had been to Portland several times…read morebefore, I had actually never been to the Portland Museum of Art - opting to visit other cultural sites in the city. However, since I had some time in my itinerary I decided to check PMA out during my most recent trip to Maine. PMA is split into four levels, and is mainly broken up by American art, European art, and modern art. You won't find many famous works here, however they did have a couple of pieces by Picasso, Monet, and Sargent. During my time there, they had a special exhibition displaying the works of Winslow Homer. One of the more noteworthy components of the museum are restorations of historic homes that are attached to the exhibition spaces. The museum isn't large, so it only took me about 90 minutes to get through it all (though I admittedly don't dawdle). My favorite part was their modern art section - modern art speaks to me so I enjoyed taking in their selection. The staff was friendly, and their gift shop had a decent selection of merch. Overall, I wouldn't necessarily call PMA a must-do in Portland. However, I think it's a good way to spend an afternoon, take in a little culture, and learn about some of the city's history.

We came to see the trolls! We made a night away of coming to the Botanical Gardens to see five of…read moreThomas Dambo's troll installations and stayed to appreciate everything else. The Trolls: there are 5 trolls on an easy path on the outskirts of the Gardens. If all you want to do is see the trolls, an able bodied person could manage in about an hour. If you're slower or need assistance, it would take longer. There is a shuttle for those who want/need it to get down to the trolls farther out. There's a ton more to do than just see the trolls though. Everything else: There's a bunch of stops throughout the Gardens that kept our 3 kids (8, 11, 12) occupied. We spent a lot of time building fairy gardens, enjoying the view at the dock, and we walked out to the Guardian of the Seeds installation. The grounds themselves are meticulously maintained and it would be beautiful to walk around any day.

Always enjoy a botanical garden when visiting a new town. Coastal Maine did not disappoint…read more Purchased tickets on line as they were a little cheaper. Such a beautiful well maintained Garden. The map was very helpful and easy to follow. Such a wonderful place to bring your children. So many hands on items for them to play with. They also have several Trolls which are built by an artist. Many more trolls are located all over the country. Unfortunately, the weather was not great and it did end up raining. If I lived near by I would visit often.