Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sightseeing
NOTE
Many museums and historic sites in Maine are
small, and operate for only part of the year, staffed
by volunteers. The opening days and times of these
institutions vary, depending upon weather, avail-
able staff and other factors; some are open by ap-
pointment only. We recommend that you call
ahead to find out the latest opening times.
Historic Sites/Museums
Alna
Alna Center School House Museum
(1795), Route 218. Sec-
ond-oldest one-room school house in Maine. On the National
Register of Historic Places.
586-6928.
Alna Historical Society
, Old Alna Meeting House (1789), Route 218.
18th-century meeting house. Original box pews and hand-hewn pillars
supporting balcony. On the National Register of Historic Places.
586-
6928.
Old Head Tide Church
(1838), off Route 194.
586-5643.
Bath
Maine Maritime Museum
, 243 Washington Street. Institution dedi-
cated to preserving and interpreting materials and implements relating
to Maine's maritime heritage. Located on the Kennebec River. Nautical
art galleries, exhibitions and exhibits, shipyard site, special events and
children's program. Occasional river and coastal excursions. Open daily
except Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's.
443-1316.
Belfast
Belfast Museum
, 10 Market Street. Local area artifacts and displays.
Includes paintings by Percy Sanborn.
338-2078.
Boothbay
Boothbay Railway Village
, Route 27. Turn-of-the-century village con-
taining historical exhibits, including the Thorndike (1870) and Freeport
