I absolutely adore visiting this beautiful gallery. It's perched on the southern Maine coast in a…read moresmall town, on a residential street. It feels tucked away like a secret. Theres limited parking, but an overflow lot helps. Even as you walk across to the entrance door, you'll see some artwork in the gardens. Inside, there are multiple rooms and the exhibits change throughout the year. The signage and commentary is excellent, and it's very well curated. The best part is the sculpture garden out the back, but the views of the ocean are quite distracting - so make sure you save time to wander around and take it all in! OMAA is well worth the visit.

A small and intimate museum, but very well curated! I visited for the Looking For America and…read moreAmerican Conversations exhibits. I liked that these exhibits didn't just feature art that was conventionally pretty, but rather featured works that were more provocative. This surprised me considering the museum is relatively small; I expected more traditional and old-fashioned works. I felt like each piece challenged the idea of what it truly means to be American. As an added bonus, the museum grounds are GORGEOUS. They are a must-explore when visiting Ogunquit. Next time I will bring a picnic blanket and plan to spend the day there. I think you can even take a dip in the ocean on their pebble beach. Overall such an amazing experience.

Before our visit to the science center I wondered if it would be a good fit for the ages of 6-12,…read morebut it was. in fact, this is a place for anyone over the age of one. Everyone learned a great deal and had a fun time. We loved that it was self guided. The staff is great. The gift shop has a wide variety of affordable items. I wish it had not been raining because we could have spent the entire day at the state park. There is also a great playground.

Odiorne Point State Park is a public recreation area that opened in Rye, New Hampshire in July…read more1972. It is administered by the New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation. The park is located along the Atlantic seacoast in Rye, not far from Portsmouth. The area is the site of the Pannaway Plantation: the first European settlement in New Hampshire. Settled in 1622, the plantation was completely abandoned by the 1630s when the settlers moved to nearby Strawberry Banke. The land was settled in the mid-1660s by the Odiorne Family, whom the park is now named after. From 1942 to 1947, the park was the home of Fort Dearborn. The ruins of the deactivated World War II-era fort can still be seen today. Today the park is home to hiking trails, bike paths, a playground, picnic areas, pavilions, and a Seacoast Science Center which opened in 1992. My family and I visited Odiorne Point State Park this summer while we were heading to Maine for a summer getaway. We had some time to kill before we could check in to our AirBnb, so we decided to stop at the park. We had fun exploring the grounds and my two sons especially enjoyed playing on the nautical-themed playground. The highlight of the park is the Seacoast Science Center. There are all sorts of exhibits devoted to the conservation of marine and coastal environments. My two sons loved learning about whales, local shellfish populations, the local fishing industry, the fight against ocean pollution, and underwater exploration. There was even a cool gift shop where we picked up a few things. Whether you live in the area or you're just passing through like us, Odiorne Point State Park is a fun place for the whole family!

This place is super cute! I've been to all the popular aquariums in the US (Atlanta, Monterey,…read moreetc.) and this might actually be my favorite. While the entire exhibit only takes place in one room, the amount of hands-on experiences and knowledge offered by Ellen is next level. My daughter greatly enjoyed the experience, and I did as well!

What a great experience for my kids (6 and 13). Read the website for details but there's something…read morefor all ages in this tiny little place. Both kids were engaged and Ellen did a great job of doing so at the proper level. Highly recommended

Pros: The Museums of Old York was the place I least wanted to visit, but ended up being one of my…read moremost enjoyable. Walking into history with informative displays. Expect to spend at least half a day exploring the different sites and attending tours. Cons: N/A

This museum is small, but the vehicles in the collection are rare and interesting. The building is…read morealso very well lit, so you can see and appreciate the details. The signs were very informative, and a museum employee shared additional tidbits while also giving us space to enjoy the collection on our own. I know a ton about the history of Porsches, but I actually learned something new from the signage on the 1955 Porsche 356, namely, that the car was marketed as the "Continental," because the importer believed that Americans felt more strongly about cars with names than numbers. Now I understand why the 356 A models were called the "Speedster." Museums are for education! My only suggestion for improvement is to have at least one sign explaining how co-founder Miles Prentice came to love collecting and restoring cars. To people who live in the community and know the background, it might seem like bragging, but to those of us from faraway places, it's education. We visited on a Monday in April, and I appreciated that the museum is open every day of the week, including the "off season."

My husband and I have been wanting to check this place out for a while now. I went online and saw…read morethey had a VIP tour for $35/person. Since we haven't had a "date day" for awhile, I scheduled the VIP tour for the both of us for the next day. We arrived and the guy couldn't find our reservation at first. It was handwritten on a piece of paper. Paid for the tour, had to wait about 10-15 minutes because there was only the one guy and there was an older man chatting him up. We finally got started and I do have to say the cars are gorgeous. We are huge car fans, so this was fun. But the guy skipped the ones he didn't seem to like. That's okay - we did go back and look at them. But that was it. I still don't understand what the VIP part was - if it was just having a tour guide, i would have paid the $12/person fee instead and done the tour myself. We were kind of expecting to see some cars no one else gets to see or something else for that much more money. Oh well, live and learn. It's worth the $12/person, but do NOT pay for the VIP tour. It's a waste of money. The cars are definitely worth it!

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

Such a special museum! The best I've been to, thanks to them welcoming dogs, babies, everyone. So…read morehappy our dog and baby went to their first museum together and this was it. Showed up for Trolleyween which was adorable around Halloween with candy and decorations everywhere. We all loved the trolley ride and the model trains and the passion of everyone who works there. Big shoutout to CC who works with the model trains and was so warm and knowledgeable - I learned a ton from him about how the trains work all around the country. Thank you for the best time! 5 stars!!!!

This is a MUST SEE Museum when you're exploring Maine! They have a diverse collection of trains,…read moremodel trains and beyond! Jackson is an amazing manager too who let us see the model trains after the museum closed! SO MUCH fun with the double decker trains! Fun for the whole family if your kids want to sit and explore the trains! We brought our newborn and she loved it too! The train ride was ESPECIALLY fun because of the nice breeze and the conductors were funny, silly and entertaining! We love everyone here! We loved it every more that we bought metal fair Septa bus boxes- from the 1950s!! Antiques galore from the transit system!! I bought a fungi paper fan, fare ticket ride coins and a purple umbrella too! 10/10 HIGHLY RECOMMEND this place and it's worth going and exploring part of our transit history and culture from the US! Just come here and have a blast for a few hours!! Love love love this place and all the people who work here!!

St. Anthony's Franciscan Monastery is such a blessing from God and a blessing to our family! A…read morefriend recommended this place and finally I had a chance to visit. A few times now! Beautiful grounds to take a beautiful walk along the coast. Along your walk there are several beautiful prayer stations to stop and reflect. You can even do some off trail type hiking through the forest. Jim in the gift shop is so kind. Such a blessing to be friends with a fellow Catholic. You will be greeted with a big smile and a warm heart! Lots of amazing blessings in the shop to look through. Mass in the chapel was awesome. Lots of cool, tribal, looking art of Mary and Joseph. I really loved this! Lots of places to pray and meditate in the chapel area. Don't forget to ask for a blessing from one of the Franciscans! Thank you St. Anthony's Franciscan Monastery for all you do. Thank you for your service to your community and most importantly to God We appreciate your example!

Beautiful and peaceful place to take a stroll. Lovely little paths and religious vignettes all…read morearound. We visited the week after the Kennebunkport Prelude and there was a beautiful nativity scene set up. Gift shop was very nice too.

The Barn Gallery in Ogunquit is a beautiful, spacious, well lit space exhibiting quality works in a…read moremaze of a large gallery, several smaller exhibit halls plus an outdoor sculpture garden. A good stop to see an abundance of local artists' works.

This art gallery is unique in that it has a small outdoor sculpture garden as part of its…read moreexhibition space in addition to its roomy indoor galleries. While the outdoor space itself is a little rough-hewn, the displayed pieces are often intriguing, well-made, and beautiful. The Barn focuses on local artists and artisans, mostly from Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts, and has a juried art competition during the summer months. We are often quite impressed with the quality of the works exhibited. (All of the works are available for purchase.) The staff is knowledgeable and friendly -- there is no pressure to buy -- and the Barn in fact feels more like a museum than a retail gallery (it is a non-profit), except there is no permanent collection. We always feel welcome to visit and browse without any obligation to purchase. The Barn also hosts many workshops and seminars by local artists -- perfect for a quiet summer's eve!

I highly recommend the guided tour over the self-guided tour. The tour guide was enthusiastic about…read morethe history and home. We enjoyed stories of all the family members. Well maintained home! The historical society displays were well done. Informative and high quality artifacts.

It's a History to Me…read more Founded in 1822, the Maine Historical Society's sole purpose is to preserve the history of Maine thru rotating exhibits that include historical photos and artifacts. The Good: *Free admission to the Longfellow Garden (May - Oct) during normal hours of operation *Wadsworth-Longfellow House is a separate part of the museum, with a separate fee ($18/GA). We didn't do this, so I can't comment if it's worth it. *Admission is reasonable at $12/adults *Reciprocity program with other museums, if you're a member ($25-75/year). *Located in beautiful Downtown Portland The Meh: *Not the world's biggest museum, as you can probably see the whole thing in 1-2hrs, depending on how much you read the placards for each item/display. The Ugly: *Location is in Downtown Portland, which is great, but you'll most likely have to deal with paying for parking at one of the garages. Pro Tip: If the garage DOESN'T advertise their pricing on the outside, then skip it on and move onto the next one that does. Evidently these predatory parking garages are a big thing here in DT Portland. Conclusion: Nice place to visit if you're in Portland and looking for a little culture.