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!

A lonely lighthouse…read more The first Monhegan Lighthouse was built in 1824 but was a cheap and flimsy thing and was replaced by a stone tower in 1850. The lighthouse is historical significant because it was the last lighthouse designed by the famous lighthouse engineer and architect, Alexander Paris. The lighthouse is 47 feet tall but since it sits on a hill the beacon is actually almost 180 feet above sea level, making it the second tallest in the state of Maine. It's made of rough granite and looks like it can survive just about anything. The lighthouse still has the huge fog bell next to it but a new fog signal was constructed on nearby Manana Island shortly after the lighthouse was constructed. The lighthouse is easy to reach once you get out to the island and has a museum in the old keeper's building that is open during the summer. The lighthouse tower itself is usually closed but on occasion the museum opens it to the public. The views from the top of the hill are wonderful and it's a great place to view the old Monhegan Cemetery, the wild ocean or just watch the fog roll through. A Lovely and simple lighthouse that is going to be around for a long, long time.

It's a nice walk to get up here. It's all up hill but it's worth the sweat because the view from…read morethe top is AMAZING! If you have time I would definitely recommend coming up here.

A great little gem on the coast of Maine. It was worth the long drive we took to get there but if…read moreyou are headed up the coast, you should make sure to stop. They have quite a number of buildings with exhibits in each and docents to help you along the way. They've done an extremely nice job with their presentation and items. And if you like boats, they have lots of boats and boat history! For me, having grown up in New England with family that goes back several hundred years, looking at some of the antique furniture was like looking at my childhood home :)

Local gem. Historic buildings. Fun to take the kids. You can spend hours or you can take a quick…read morekid friendly trip. It is a nonprofit in a small town and being from DC I didn't mind paying admission for a smaller museum. Kids can interact with some of the exhibits. They also offer kid friendly programs. Make sure to visit the historic church First Congregation on the property. It was a nice day and kids could also use the pond to steer remote control boats. Great stop in a charming town.

They really packed this small museum w awesome displays. informative, entertaining. free parking…read more part of the college campus.

Free to the public. Great place to take kids to explore. Natural History Museum with lots of…read morewildlife to explore including bobcat, whale, beaver, fox, puffins, skunk, deers, and many more.

Wow!!! This is a must-visit if you are a car enthusiast! I grew up going to car shows, but I have…read morenever seen anything like this! There are more cars than I had imagined, and they are all very pristine. I did not expect to see bicycles and buggies as well, plus airplanes. I think there was even more that we didn't see because there was a car auction going on. $20 is a great price. This would've been 35 or $40 in Georgia. The history was amazing! We were there for over an hour but could easily spend 2+ hours there.

We just held my fathers celebration of life at the museum this weekend and the staff couldn't have…read morebeen more professional. We held it in the children's area which have interactive items for the kids and a lot of the adults too. The tables, chairs, audio etc were all set up and ready to go early. Our caterer Taco Joe was also all set up filling the museum with an amazing aroma. My dad was a member of the museum and would have been thrilled to have his life remembered here

Due to lack of time this review is solely for the gift shop portion. My wife and I did not have…read moreenough time to fully view the museum but did have time to quickly browse the shop. Considering it's a museum gift shop (I feel like typically they can be a huge miss) this one was pretty solid. They have postcards of artworks on display, puzzles, lots of things for kids, and more. Definitely worth a browse speaking as someone who did not visit the museum itself, although I would return to check out the actual museum again. Staff of the gift shop were friendly!

I assumed this museum was going to be pretty limited, but I was impressed with the variety of…read moreartworks on display. It's more than just the Wyeths; they have classic European artists and early American art. I loved getting to learn more about the local indigenous tribes and see the work of local artists whom I wouldn't otherwise get to see. Some of the art was even a bit risque, which was great to see at a small art museum. Highly recommend taking an hour or so to get lost in the Farnsworth.

Sunday Music get together is very enjoyable. Music varies according to who is introduced, author…read morealways mentioned (if known). If you're really lucky, Captain Jim Sharp is there and shares his encyclopedic knowledge of the history of sail and the development of power (steam). Great fun for children trying to guess what the instruments and tools are for.

We went to the museum today at the request of my son (5y/old) and had a hideous experience…read more The person manning the museum who I conclude is the "Captain" others reference was exceptionally rude to our party (4 adults 1 child). At one point, trembling with rage after chasing my family in his mobility device, he advised my husband, small child, and myself that the $10/pp "suggested donation" was mandatory and due before leaving the vestibule. This was the 4th time he approached me about paying his "suggested donation." I had every plan to pay before leaving but didn't know whether my husband or friends had already paid something and wanted to catch up with them. He followed me and my son around the building to confront me repeatedly. He further accused my family of exploiting his hospitality and screamed at us for failing to pay (we had both assured him we would pay the suggested donation before leaving). The guy is a nut with an anger problem and I can't recommend taking a child. Avoid.

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.

This gem is filled with Maine treasures historical through "modern times"! So many interesting…read moreartifacts, nature/animals etc... to enjoy! My daughter & I have enjoyed it many times! Great spot to bring out of state friends & family on a rainy day!

You decide to visit Maine in the winter. Great. But it should be no surprise that there are not a…read morewhole heck of a lot of things to do when everything is covered in snow. Problem solved with the Maine State Museum. It does not look from the outside that this might be a hidden gem, but it certainly was. From the old train to the operational mill tucked through several floors inside, you really get a sense of how things were working back in the day. Overall, the museum is not the fanciest around and might be a little dated, but if you take the time to read the displays and walk the whole museum, you will come away being glad you made the stop.