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.

We love taking the kids to this children's museum. The times we have gone, it hasn't been too busy…read more There are plenty of activities for kids of all ages. They even have an art room where my granddaughters had the opportunity to make something fascinating. They also love the medicine and kitchen sections. They can spend hours here. The museum has three floors. Staff is always accommodating and friendly. There is a good parking garage close by that charges minimal for parking (free for the first two hours and then 1.50 for each hour after that). There are also some restaurants and other snack places close by so you can certainly make a day of it if you wish.

Lovely little children's play museum located in the center of Bangor. Free admission with ASTC…read morereciprocal program which made it a lovely break on our drive to Bar Harbor. A lot of pretend play areas, three floors but easily done in about 60-90 minutes for our 5 and 7 year olds. Agree with the others who thought this was better for the preschool and early elementary crowd than older kids. Great also at the last hour of the day Saturday when it was mostly empty.

Came back to the museum for the Black House guided tour...VERY cool and interesting! So glad we…read moremade the time. So much to look at in the house...many, many original furnishings and personal belongings. I appreciate the self-guided tour as well...nice to go at your own pace and listen to as much, or little details as you wish. The lady in the gift shop, where you pay for the tour, was above and beyond helpful! She was willing and able to answer any and all of our questions. Would highly recommend stopping and touring this lovely home.

We loved our self-guided tour in the Black House. We were all alone, my husband and I, and we were…read moreable to stand and gawk at the furnishings and remark over the historical items. It really does feel like the residents had just up and walked out. I was hoping for a little more in the formal gardens, but maybe they don't have enough staff to keep up with it, and it is early in the season.

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.

Definitely not as shiny as the children's museum in Portland, but my daughter (4.5yo) loves this…read moremuseum. She really likes the dress up clothes. It's a fun place to play for a couple of hours and reasonably priced.

Small place with well set up rooms and many activities to try out and play with. The staff was…read morewarm, friendly and entertaining. Came with three children under 7. We will be back!

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.

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

We were visiting Castine and went here for a self guided walking map tour as we were not visiting…read morewhen the guided walking tours were available. We ended up usuing the reommendated Castine walking tour app, but so glad we paid a visit here. The exhibit in September 2026 was of Francis Hanabe's art, which was amazing to see and learn all about this talented artist and his works and his love of Maine. The quilt depicting the history of the area was absolutely gorgeous, with such attention to detail. There are other exhibits, maps, books, brochures and a gift shop. Right in the town center square area. The staff was friendly and helpful. Most definitely worth a stop in.

Top notch place with top notch people. Jules is personable, informative. And helpful…read more I did not get a chance to check out the attached little museum, but it looked very interesting and had a lot of casting history

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.

This is more history than museum to me. Native made tools and canoes and clothing…read more Many baskets. And a chronology Of the mistreatment of the five original tribes here in Maine. Actually still fighting for rights over a local River. The white man just takes and takes. I found it to be hard to stay long. There is a Military and Senior discount available.

Fantastic collection of very early cars…read more I learned more about the differences in collection between restoration and preservation. The collection gave me an insight on the creativity of the early car builders. The kids sheets really engaged some of the visitors who might not have been so interested in cars. It drew them in.

Located on the quieter side of MDI, the place is a real find for vintage car enthusiasts. Many of…read morethe cars were either donated or came from private collections. The autos are in beautiful condition with many having been restored to their original likeness. The self guided tour takes about an hour. At the end of the tour, one of the employees gave my party and I a brief ride in a 1931 Model T which was just acquired by the Museum. The car has a 4 cylinder engine and provides about 80hp, and runs on a special 92 blended octane gasoline that has no alcohol in it. The stories and history behind these cars is amazing. Many of the styles were from manufacturers that were eventually bought out by other companies of the time, or went bankrupt.