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!

When I visted the seacoast of Maine recently, I went to the Farnsworth Museum. What a treat! Very…read morewell-designed: Open, light, airy -- and educational.

Great place to go hiking and biking, events are well organized and the staff are extremely…read morefriendly. Definitely go check it out when there's an event or you're in the area when the sun's up.

Don't go here. There was nothing on any sign that told us it was closed. It's down a long bumpy…read moregravel road and no signs told us it was not open. Another sad testament to Bangor Maine's poor Visitors Center information.

This is a great Museum. If you ever wonder what Champlain was thinking of when he described MDI on…read morehis Maps... It was Granite. At this museum you can learn everything about this mineral resource.

This museum is remarkable, all because of Steve Haynes. He has an extensive workshop and also…read moreoffers tours for whoever shows up at no cost (donations accepted). We got a private 1 hour tour of his historical collection of memorobilia *and* we got to actually split some granite ourselves. Very interactive, and we got some polished stones to take home. This tour was absolutely the highlight of my 4 year old son's trip (mine also). There is a whole setup for school groups, so there is a lot here for kids to see and do. We so enjoyed talking with Steve, he answered all our questions. His extensive collection of photos and his knowledge of the history of Maine's granite industry is fascinating. This is a *must do* for anyone nearby, and be sure to leave a generous donation.

We loved this place. It's a large yellow building, easy to find on Main Street in Machias. This is…read morethe site of the first naval battle of the Revolutionary War. We were visiting from the Midwest and admittedly don't recall many details from history class, so we literally thought it was a historical site that had been turned into a bar and wondered if the staff would be dressed up as war re-enactors! It is not that at all and it turned out to be a highlight of our stay in Maine. The guide we had is a history teacher and she knew a lot about a lot-the actual events but also the real humans involved and their families. She knew all about how households of the time were run, typical family routines and roles, how foods were prepared, household tools and textiles, attitudes and social expectations, superstitions and legends. She inspired all three of us (two adults and a teenager) to learn more about Machias and the Revolutionary War in general. This museum makes it so much easier to connect to the real people who lived through and made this history. It is unlike any other historical tour I've been on. I would have stayed longer if I could have. There is something for everyone here, it's not just about the war and shots fired. You go room by room and spend a good 20-30 minutes or longer in each room depending on how many questions you ask about the items in that room. It is a very detailed and data intensive tour, so don't go if you're hungover, hungry or not in the mood to absorb, observe and be immersed. If you are a naval history buff or a Revolutionary War buff, call them and schedule a visit to see if you can help them identify some of the pieces they've received over the years from folks who maybe didn't know what they were donating. I don't recommend this for young kids or people who aren't comfortable in small spaces. The museum is a boarding house/tavern and has been kept pristine in its original 1770s state, so think very small rooms, low ceilings. The tour groups are kept small so there is enough room as you walk through. Call ahead to schedule and make sure there is a guide available on the day you want to go. I was so impressed with the passion and dedication behind this tour. We were there two weeks ago and are still talking about it and looking up books at the library.

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.

What a unique and special experience! The historical society is a Gilded Age "cottage" open to the…read morepublic. Huge, stunning home committed to sharing the history of Mount Desert Island. So many artifacts from across MDI's history. Don't miss the map room! Even the most savvy historian is sure to learn something. Considering how professionally it is laid out and curated, it's shocking they've only been open 3 years. The staff was welcoming and informative, and I can't wait to bring my family on our next visit to the island.

What a wonderful little museum…read more I have been wanting to come here for a long time and finally got the chance when I was in Acadia for the Night Sky Fest. I would recommend anyone who has the opportunity to come by...tickets are $8 per adult; no student discounts available, but there is a BOGO deal on the website. There's the gift shop on the right and a small snippet of the museum on the left that are free to browse through when you enter the building. Going through the museum, I got a really different sense of the exhibits than I would have any other museum. It felt local, homegrown in some ways, and really community focused. It's a museum that feels like it's working with its community members to guide how they tell their story, but doesn't feel like the information comes from a heart of hatred, despair, or resentment. It feels like the stories are told from those in the community who know what it's like to share their stories with those they care about and in that way, it makes the museum different. It's a museum about "us" rather than "them", often a narrative and POV we see in history books, told by historians and teachers, and explained on a plaque in other museums. There were a couple of exhibitions, including drawings and comments from children from various tribes, a beautiful acorn shaped atrium at the back, open for reflection on the circle of life, and the latest exhibition on root clubs (something I'd never heard of) and the commentary on tourist root clubs and various cultural uses of them. The lower level features a children's play area and, unlike other museums, the number of 'artifacts' from archaeological digs is few in number, but feels chosen with intention. You can see beautiful canoes and hear contemporary and traditional music, and overall feel that you were able to support this museum and the work they do. It's a small museum and can take less than 1 hour if you are speedy, but we took about 1.5 to 2 hours on a slow tour.

Meh. Not worth the $10…read more It's small and underwhelming. I guess I guess I gave it an extra star on account of the fact that it's cool they support the local native Americans. But to go just for that isn't the best idea. They need to put more on display for the price. It should be two dollars to get in. That's all.

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.

Very expensive. Prefer 90 % dark. No dark chocolate here with less sugar. Staff waiting to serve…read morecustomers. Few customers..?cuz of rainy day.

We took a half hour tour on a rainy Friday afternoon and enjoyed a very entertaining history lesson…read moreas well as at least a half dozen Galong boxed chocolates along the way. Our tour guide was extremely charming, and gracious, but also young and still learning the story. That being said she did a great job. The tour covers the Galong family history, and goes through a bunch of production techniques they have used over the years. I felt like Charlie on a tour of Wonka's factory looking at some of the gizmos Galong has used to make chocolate over the years. There were some cool grainy historical videos that hopefully they will be able to preserve. In the exhibit there are a much of examples of old packaging too. I had never tasted a raw cocoa nib before so that was also very interesting. Overall we had a lovely experience. If you are just over the border and looking for a stop in St. Stephen, otherwise known as the chocolate capitol of Canada, you could do worse!